Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election conducted in Edo State.
Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, alongside businessman Muhammed Hayatu-Deen in the keenly watched exercise held across the state.
The results were officially announced at the ADC secretariat in Benin City by the Chairman and Returning Officer of the party’s Primary Election Committee in Edo State, Dr Mabel Adimkwu.
According to the committee, Atiku secured a total of 17,729 votes to clinch victory in the primary election.
Rotimi Amaechi came second with 10,116 votes, while Hayatu-Deen polled 1,906 votes.
Dr Adimkwu disclosed that the presidential primary took place on May 25, 2026, with over 32,000 registered voters participating across the state.
She explained that accreditation and voting were successfully carried out in all 192 wards spread across the 18 local government areas of Edo State.
The returning officer praised party members for conducting themselves peacefully during the exercise, noting that the election process was orderly and transparent.
“Party members were enthusiastic about the primaries and the orderliness of the election allowed members to vote freely. The entire process was peaceful,” she said.
Declaring the final result, Adimkwu officially announced Atiku Abubakar as winner of the Edo State ADC presidential primary after polling the highest number of votes.
Reacting to the outcome, the Deputy State Chairman of the ADC, Sylvester Ewanehi, commended party members and election officials for ensuring a smooth and credible process.
He described the exercise as a victory for the entire party and urged members to remain united moving forward.
The development has already generated political discussions online as attention gradually shifts toward the 2027 presidential race.
Source: ADC Edo State Presidential Primary Election Committee.
