Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been officially declared the winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary. Returning officer Tunde Ogbeha announced the final results on Wednesday night, confirming that Atiku secured 1,846,370 votes. He defeated his primary challengers, Rotimi Amaechi, who received 504,117 votes, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, who polled 177,120 votes. According to the party, the total number of votes cast was 2,527,977 out of a registered membership of 3,113,599.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Discontent Among Challengers

The primary results have faced significant opposition, with both Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen rejecting the outcome. The two aspirants cited multiple concerns, including allegations of irregularities, a lack of transparency, and various procedural violations during the electoral process.

Dele Momodu Comments on Peter Obi’s Departure

In separate developments, ADC chieftain Dele Momodu addressed the recent exit of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi from the party. Speaking on Arise TV, Momodu characterized Obi’s decision to withdraw and defect as a “calculated and respectful” maneuver. Momodu asserted that Obi recognized he had a slim chance of defeating Atiku due to the former Vice President’s extensive nationwide political network and strength. He concluded that Obi, having previously worked as a political ally to Atiku, was realistic about his electoral prospects within the party.

As the African Democratic Congress (ADC) resumed the collation of its presidential primary results on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the following updates were reported:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Primary Results Update

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen secured a victory in Kwara State, polling 8,442 votes. In the same state, Rotimi Amaechi and Atiku Abubakar received 7,195 and 6,805 votes, respectively.

Additional results from various states were also declared:

• Kaduna: Atiku (108,784), Amaechi (5,454), Hayatu-Deen (2,434)

• Bauchi: Atiku (115,410), Amaechi (1,127), Hayatu-Deen (1,845)

• Edo: Atiku (15,918), Amaechi (9,326), Hayatu-Deen (1,888)

• Bayelsa: Atiku (1,470), Amaechi (21,404), Hayatu-Deen (439)

• Rivers: Atiku (912), Amaechi (115,650), Hayatu-Deen (1,142)

• Lagos: Atiku (37,783), Amaechi (6,791), Hayatu-Deen (2,144)

• Delta: Atiku (10,023), Amaechi (35,225), Hayatu-Deen (6,032)

• Ogun: Atiku (25,634), Amaechi (10,158), Hayatu-Deen (567)

• Jigawa: Atiku (51,238), Amaechi (1,241), Hayatu-Deen (848)

• Katsina: Atiku (74,444), Amaechi (31,198), Hayatu-Deen (17,951)

• Cross River: Atiku (17,461), Amaechi (16,163), Hayatu-Deen (1,111)

Background and Controversy

The collation process had been suspended late Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after results from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory were announced. The Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Ikechi Emenike, cited logistical challenges and the Eid al-Kabir celebrations as reasons for the adjournment.

Amid the collation, both Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have rejected the overall results, alleging widespread manipulation, vote-buying, and electoral irregularities. Amaechi specifically claimed that nearly 80 percent of party members were prevented from participating and characterized the announced results as “concocted”. Despite these objections, the party proceeded with the announcement of the results at the national collation center in Abuja.

Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has issued a defiant response following a legal threat from the Presidency regarding a viral, allegedly doctored video featuring fake audio of President Bola Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, accused VDM of abusing social media platforms by disseminating false content and stated that he should face the consequences under the law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

VDM Vows to Meet Accusers in Court

In his response, VDM declared that he would not offer a defense against the allegations and expressed readiness for a legal confrontation. He stated his intention to return home earlier than his original plans to address the matter directly, asserting, “I want to face that law” and “I want to see what you people can do.” Furthermore, VDM defended his actions by emphasizing his democratic right to criticize the government whenever he believes it is acting incorrectly.