Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have obtained the African Democratic Congress (ADC) expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Another presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has also picked the party’s form.
The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed the development to Saturday Punch on Friday.
He said, “Yes, the three of them (Atiku, Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen) have obtained the forms.”
News understands that the presidential nomination form costs ₦90 million
Hayatu-Deen received his form from the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, on Friday.
In a statement, the former banker said the 2027 election must focus on restoring economic stability, tackling insecurity, creating jobs and reducing the cost of living.
He said, “Nigerians are tired of living in fear. They are tired of watching businesses struggle, jobs disappear, and the cost of basic necessities rise beyond what ordinary people can afford.
“This election cannot be about politics as usual. It must be about how to secure our communities, rebuild confidence in the economy, create jobs at scale, and make life more affordable for millions of Nigerians.
“We cannot build prosperity in an atmosphere of fear and instability. Security is the foundation upon which every strong economy is built.”
ADC Sets Form Sales Timetable
The ADC fixed the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms from May 6 to May 13. The development comes amid ongoing realignments within the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027.
Governorship and state House of Assembly elections will hold on February 6, 2027.
INEC also said party primaries and the resolution of related disputes would take place between April 23 and May 30, 2026.
According to the commission, campaigns for presidential and National Assembly elections will begin on August 19, 2026, while governorship and state assembly campaigns will start on September 9, 2026.
