Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is reportedly set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) upon his return to Nigeria.
Naijaonpoint reports that a close source who spoke with Vanguard on Monday explained that Atiku’s recent travels were the main reason for the delay in joining ADC after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The source stated that Atiku is reportedly planning to carry out the registration in person rather than through a representative.
According to the source, joining a new party, especially for a high-profile figure like Atiku, requires a physical presence.
He also noted that Atiku understands the symbolic importance of the move, which could shape political alliances and public perception ahead of the 2027 elections.
The source said, “He returned to Nigeria for the burial of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, coming straight from a business trip abroad. From Daura, he travelled back overseas for a planned two-week break.
“For someone as high-profile as His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, people need to physically see him picking up his membership card and completing the formalities. Once he returns from his break, that’s one of the first major things he is expected to do.”
Regarding the likely timing, the source stated that the registration would likely be planned to maximise media visibility and political impact.
Although the exact date remains unconfirmed, the source insisted that the move is imminent and that Atiku’s formal entry into the ADC will signal a major new chapter in opposition politics.