The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially cleared all three presidential aspirants ahead of its scheduled primaries, which will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The three aspirants include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and prominent economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
The screening of these aspirants was conducted earlier this week. Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, confirmed that the party also cleared 513 aspirants for the House of Representatives, 109 for the Senate, and 80 for governorship positions across the country.
In a statement released to the press, Abdullahi reiterated that the party is fully prepared to conduct its presidential primaries on the scheduled date. He emphasized that the ADC is committed to a transparent and credible process to select its candidate for the upcoming general elections.
The clearance of these high-profile aspirants signals the ADC's intent to field strong contenders in the 2026 elections, with Atiku, Amaechi, and Deen each bringing significant political and economic experience to the race.
