The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries for 2027 have concluded, with Atiku Abubakar emerging as the party's flagbearer. The official vote breakdown across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reveals a clear regional pattern that propelled him to victory.
Atiku's Stronghold in the North-East
Atiku's home state of Adamawa delivered the highest number of votes with 177,141, cementing his dominance in the North-East region. Other states in the region also showed strong backing: Gombe contributed 136,933 votes, Bauchi 115,410, Borno 86,084, Taraba 48,523, and Yobe 44,841. This region proved to be Atiku's strongest base, accounting for a significant portion of his total votes.
North-West Support
The North-West also contributed heavily to Atiku's victory, with Kano delivering 155,595 votes, the second-highest tally nationwide. Other notable figures from the region include Kaduna with 108,784 votes, Katsina 74,444, Kebbi 65,523, Sokoto 63,823, Zamfara 60,500, and Jigawa 51,238.
Middle Belt Contributions
The Middle Belt states showed moderate but steady support. Niger recorded 79,206 votes, Benue 55,177, Kogi 48,351, Plateau 47,559, and Nasarawa 41,649.
South-East and South-South Votes
The South-East and South-South regions contributed smaller but notable figures. In the South-East, Anambra recorded 58,566 votes, Imo 52,222, Enugu 33,879, Abia 25,153, and Ebonyi 1,210. In the South-South, Akwa Ibom contributed 17,623 votes, Cross River 17,461, Delta 10,023, Bayelsa 1,470, and Rivers 912.
South-West Performance
In the South-West, Atiku's numbers were modest compared to the northern states. Lagos recorded 37,783 votes, Ogun 25,634, Oyo 23,011, Ekiti 18,395, Ondo 18,287, and Osun 12,321. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) contributed 18,704 votes, reflecting moderate support in the nation's capital.
Full Vote Breakdown
- Adamawa: 177,141
- Kano: 155,595
- Gombe: 136,933
- Bauchi: 115,410
- Kaduna: 108,784
- Borno: 86,084
- Niger: 79,206
- Katsina: 74,444
- Kebbi: 65,523
- Sokoto: 63,823
- Zamfara: 60,500
- Anambra: 58,566
- Benue: 55,177
- Imo: 52,222
- Jigawa: 51,238
- Taraba: 48,523
- Kogi: 48,351
- Plateau: 47,559
- Yobe: 44,841
- Nasarawa: 41,649
- Lagos: 37,783
- Enugu: 33,879
- Ogun: 25,634
- Abia: 25,153
- Oyo: 23,011
- FCT: 18,704
- Ekiti: 18,395
- Ondo: 18,287
- Akwa Ibom: 17,623
- Cross River: 17,461
- Edo: 15,918
- Osun: 12,321
- Delta: 10,023
- Kwara: 6,805
- Bayelsa: 1,470
- Ebonyi: 1,210
- Rivers: 912
Atiku's victory in the ADC presidential primaries 2027 was driven largely by overwhelming support in the North-East and North-West, with Adamawa and Kano standing out as his strongest bases. While his numbers in the South were lower, the nationwide spread of votes ensured his overall win. The results demonstrate a clear regional pattern that shaped his path to securing the party's nomination for the 2027 general elections.
