The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has formally received the party flag as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 election.
The presentation took place in Abuja Wednesday evening, following the nationwide collation of the party’s presidential primary election results.
The National Chairman, David Mark handed over the flag to the former Vice President amid applause from party leaders and supporters.
Mark said: “I will like to handover our flag to our flagbrear, and the man who will take us to the villa.
“The journey ahead might not be easy, but with Nigerians on our side, we will win. Nigerians are watching to see if we can put them first. Let tonight mark a rebirth of political trust. Let’s embrace spirit of sportsmanship.”
Mark called on all the aspirants to work together describing them as eminently qualified to lead the country.
Reacting, Atiku said: “I hereby accept the nomination.”
Atiku in his acceptance speech called on other contestants — former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to close ranks, and work for the progress of the party.
Report has it that Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes; Amaechi polled 504,117 votes while Hayatu-Deen got 177,120 votes.
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