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  1. Nigerian presidential race: Opposition challenges and party maneuvering
  2. The presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress on May 27, 2026, are facing scrutiny due to process flaws, transparency issues, and allegations of undemocratic practices.

Atiku Abubakar is the presidential candidate for the ADC, which contrasts its transparent process with the conduct of the APC.

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Atiku Abubakar is the presidential candidate for the ADC, which contrasts its transparent process with the conduct of the APC.

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All Progressives CongressAfrican Democratic CongressAtiku AbubakarAdamawa StatePeter ObiRabiu Kwankwaso

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  1. ADC calculates that aligning with Kwankwaso and Obi will help Atiku secure the presidency.1 source
  2. Fintiri's defection strengthens the ruling party as presidential ambition provides a strong rallying cry.Sub-event
  3. ADC pledges to resist APC manipulation as Atiku Abubakar runs for president.1 source
  4. Atiku Abubakar is contesting the 2027 general elections from his constituency in Adamawa State.1 source
  5. Atiku Abubakar unveiled his campaign council and co-founded the NDC while in the ADC.1 source
  6. Atiku Abubakar is campaigning for election in Nigeria against the All Progressives Congress.Sub-event
  7. Atiku Abubakar is confirmed as ADC candidate while Obi runs for NDC, amidst political maneuvering.1 source
  8. Atiku Abubakar links Adamawa State's trade potential to his promise to reopen borders.1 source
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  1. Atiku Abubakar contested in Adamawa State for the ADC.1 source
  2. ADC challenges APC's governance record in Enugu State.1 source
  3. Atiku Abubakar calls for a National Assembly investigation.1 source
  4. Atiku Abubakar criticized the APC administration for overreach and police actions.1 source
  5. The nomination process for the ADC ticket is underway, with deadlines set for presidential forms and speculation regarding the vice presidency.Sub-event
  6. ADC formally nominated Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi finalized his nomination paperwork.1 source
  7. ADC seeks to challenge the ruling party's dominance.Sub-event
  8. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election collation is scheduled to take place in Abuja.Sub-event
  9. Atiku Abubakar announced as ADC presidential candidate, criticizing APC's conduct.1 source
  10. Atiku Abubakar's ADC primary campaign challenges APC and alleges INEC interference.1 source
  11. ADC defends primary process and challenges APC dominance.1 source
  12. Atiku Abubakar's party is focusing on internal reconciliation efforts.1 source
  13. Winner declared in ADC presidential primary, amid scrutiny of the process.1 source
  14. ADC accuses APC of electoral malpractice and urges Atiku to address primary result issues.1 source
  15. ADC accused APC's primary process of being rigged.1 source

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