The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday night following a brief business trip abroad.
His arrival comes amid anticipation regarding his choice of a running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
It can be recalled the party had announced former governor Rotimi Amaechi as the vice presidential candidate of the party. However, this has yet to announced officially by the former vice president.
Atiku, who secured the ADC presidential primary ticket in May, was met by a gathering of supporters upon his return.
Sharing the update on social media alongside photographs of the arrival, Atiku’s media aide, Abdulrasheed Shehu, stated, “His Excellency Atiku Abubakar joyfully returned to Nigeria after a brief overseas trip, greeted warmly by enthusiastic supporters and numerous well-wishers.”
Shehu had previously clarified on June 21, that the formal unveiling of Amaechi was only delayed because Atiku was out of the country on a short business engagement.
At the time, the media aide emphasized that “there was no crisis over the vice-presidential slot” and assured the public that the official announcement would proceed smoothly once the candidate returned to Nigerian soil.
