Democracy has come to stay, Atiku hails ADC primaries

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar declared that democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria, citing the successful nationwide primary elections of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Abubakar made this statement on Monday after casting his vote at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State.

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The large turnout of voters is a clear indication of how party members are willing to participate in the ADC internal democratic processes.

The ADC presidential primary saw simultaneous voting across 8,809 wards in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing supporters, Abubakar highlighted the significant voter turnout as a strong indicator of robust internal democratic processes within the party. "The large turnout of voters is a clear indication of how party members are willing to participate in the ADC internal democratic processes," he stated, expressing confidence that "democracy has come to stay."

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I have no doubt that democracy has come to stay.

Abubakar cast his ballot amidst enthusiastic cheers from party faithful gathered at the polling unit. Voting commenced shortly after his arrival from Abuja. He was among three aspirants in the race, which also included former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatudeen.

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The returning officer, Hon. Umar Jada, earlier announced that Ajiya Ward had unanimously endorsed Atiku’s candidacy.

According to a statement from the Atiku Media Office, the returning officer for Ajiya Ward, Hon. Umar Jada, announced that the ward had unanimously endorsed Abubakar's candidacy. At the conclusion of the voting process in that ward, a total of 3,220 votes were reportedly cast in his favor.

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At the end of the process, a total of 3,220 votes were reportedly cast in his favour.