Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to formally present his presidential nomination forms under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as preparations for the 2027 general election gather momentum.
According to a statement released by the ADC, the official presentation ceremony has been scheduled for Monday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
The development marks another major step in Atiku’s latest presidential ambition following weeks of political consultations and growing speculation surrounding opposition realignments ahead of the next election cycle.
In the statement announcing the development, the ADC confirmed that Atiku had successfully completed payment processes linked to the presidential nomination exercise and had already received his official payment receipt.
“A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Democratic Journey,” the party wrote while unveiling details of the planned event.
The party also described the move as part of a broader political movement aimed at national renewal, democratic inclusion, and leadership reform ahead of 2027.
Atiku’s latest move further confirms his determination to remain a central figure in Nigeria’s opposition politics despite repeated presidential contests over the years.
The former vice president had earlier declared that the 2027 election could represent his “final shot” at Nigeria’s presidency.
His entry into the ADC presidential race comes amid intense political restructuring within the opposition landscape, especially following growing tensions inside both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party.
Political analysts believe the ADC is gradually positioning itself as a major coalition platform capable of attracting influential politicians from different political backgrounds ahead of the next election.
The party has recently witnessed a wave of high-profile political movements involving former governors, ministers, and presidential aspirants.
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has also reportedly obtained the ADC presidential nomination form alongside businessman and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed that all three aspirants had already completed the form acquisition process.
The ADC’s presidential nomination form is reportedly valued at ₦90 million as part of the party’s 2027 primary guidelines.
Atiku’s relationship with the ADC has attracted significant national attention due to broader coalition discussions involving opposition figures seeking alternatives outside the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The ADC itself has recently undergone major leadership changes after former Senate President David Mark emerged as national chairman during coalition negotiations within the party structure.
Former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola also emerged as a leading figure within the party’s evolving leadership framework.
However, the party continues to battle internal legal disputes and leadership-related court cases that have created uncertainty around its structure and preparations for 2027.
Despite the legal challenges, ADC leaders insist the party remains fully committed to participating in the next general election.
Observers believe Atiku’s formal presentation of nomination forms may further intensify political activities within opposition circles and trigger additional defections in the coming months.
The former vice president remains one of Nigeria’s most experienced politicians, having previously served as vice president between 1999 and 2007 under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He has contested the presidency multiple times under different political platforms and remains one of the country’s most recognisable opposition figures.
Political observers say the growing number of aspirants within the ADC could eventually produce a highly competitive presidential primary ahead of the 2027 elections.
The situation may also reshape ongoing conversations around coalition politics, zoning, opposition unity, and electoral strategy as Nigeria gradually moves closer to another election cycle.
For now, attention remains on Monday’s presentation ceremony, which many analysts see as another significant signal of the rapidly evolving political realignments ahead of 2027.