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2027: ADC South-West denies internal crisis, backs Atiku

2027: ADC South-West denies internal crisis, backs Atiku
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The African Democratic Congress leadership in the South-West has dismissed reports of an internal crisis in the zone, reaffirming its support for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections. “We fully support Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
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  • ✦“The ADC South-West leadership categorically states that there was no virtual meeting with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on 5th September 2026.
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2027:The African Democratic Congress leadership in the South-West has dismissed reports of an internal crisis in the zone, reaffirming its support for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Monday:In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the South-West National Vice Chairman, Akin Omole, and the six state chairmen, the party said there was “no rift, division or leadership crisis within ADC South-West.” The leaders said the zonal leadership and state chairmen remained united in their determination to strengthen the party’s structures and secure electoral victories across the region.2027:We recognise his leadership, political experience and national vision, and remain committed to working closely with him, the National Working Committee, National Chairman Senator David Mark, National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and other stakeholders to deliver a historic victory in 2027,” the statement partly read.
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  • ✦The African Democratic Congress leadership in the South-West has dismissed reports of an internal crisis in the zone, reaffirming its support for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • ✦“We fully support Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
  • ✦“The ADC South-West leadership categorically states that there was no virtual meeting with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on 5th September 2026.
Key Facts:2027: The African Democratic Congress leadership in the South-West has dismissed reports of an internal crisis in the zone, reaffirming its support for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Monday: In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the South-West National Vice Chairman, Akin Omole, and the six state chairmen, the party said there was “no rift, division or leadership crisis within ADC South-West.” The leaders said the zonal leadership and state chairmen remained united in their determination to strengthen the party’s structures and secure electoral victories across the region.2027: We recognise his leadership, political experience and national vision, and remain committed to working closely with him, the National Working Committee, National Chairman Senator David Mark, National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and other stakeholders to deliver a historic victory in 2027,” the statement partly read.2026: It explained that a meeting held in Ibadan on September 4, 2026, was convened to develop strategies for strengthening the party’s structures and securing the region for Atiku and other ADC candidates in the 2027 elections.
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The African Democratic Congress leadership in the South-West has dismissed reports of an internal crisis in the zone, reaffirming its support for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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