Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has secured the presidential nomination of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioning him for another challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the country’s next election. Atiku, who finished second in the 2023 vote, will be making his seventh bid for Nigeria’s highest office. The ADC had sought to unite opposition forces behind a single candidate, but that effort has weakened following the departure of key allies. Among them is Peter Obi, who has joined the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress and has been announced as its presidential nominee. The development sets up a likely rematch of Nigeria’s three leading 2023 contenders and raises the prospect of a divided opposition vote, potentially strengthening Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term.
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