Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged victorious in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election held in Abia State after securing a commanding 25,153 votes.
Atiku defeated former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, who garnered 18,339 votes, while businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen finished a distant third with 3,264 votes.
The closely watched contest drew significant political attention as the ADC intensified preparations ahead of the next general election, with Atiku’s decisive win further strengthening his grip on the party’s presidential race.