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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially obtained his payment receipt to contest for president under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) prior to the 2027 election, the party announced on Saturday.
According to an official receipt dated May 8, 2026, Atiku paid ninety million naira for his nomination form.
The receipt, numbered 2881, shows “NINETY MILLION NAIRA ONLY” as the sum paid for “NOMINATION FORM ONLY.”
“H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON, has officially received his payment receipt to contest under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election,” ADC said in a statement.
The party described the development as “another significant moment in the growing movement for national renewal, democratic inclusion, and people-driven leadership within the ADC.”
The party said it remains committed to providing a strong platform built on unity, competence, economic recovery, security, and national progress.
“As Nigerians continue to seek credible alternatives, the ADC remains committed to providing a strong platform built on unity, competence, economic recovery, security, and national progress,” the statement read.
The formal presentation of nomination forms is expected to take place on Monday at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja.
“The movement is growing. Hope is rising. Expect more,” the party added.
A New Chapter in Nigeria’s Democratic Journey 🇳🇬
H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON, has officially received his payment receipt to contest under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 Presidential Election.
This development marks another significant… pic.twitter.com/Tt1Hb9PEzc
— African Democratic Congress (@ADCNig) May 9, 2026
