ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has successfully completed his mandatory screening exercise before the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential screening committee as he gears up for the 2027 general elections.
Okay News reports that the screening took place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Atiku arrived at the venue alongside a powerful delegation of high-profile political allies, including former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, and former Minister of Police Affairs Maina Waziri.
The successful screening marks a definitive step forward for Atiku’s presidential bid under the ADC banner, following his official submission of nomination forms earlier this month. The party’s official timeline indicates that the final list of cleared presidential aspirants is set for release immediately, paving the way for the highly anticipated presidential primary election scheduled for May 25, 2026.
Confirming the successful conclusion of the exercise, Atiku took to his official social media channels to express his readiness for the upcoming contest. “I have concluded the screening exercise for ADC presidential aspirants at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja, ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general elections,” Atiku stated. “Together, the journey to rescue our country continues.” While political analysts heavily tip the former Vice President to secure the ticket, the ADC primary is expected to be a major battleground as opposition heavyweights navigate shifting structural alliances to mount a unified challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
