Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clinched the presidential nomination of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioning himself for what would be a historic fourth bid for Nigeria's highest office. The ADC's returning officer, Tunde Ogbeha, declared Atiku the winner following the collation of results from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where he outperformed two rival aspirants in a direct primary election held across the country.

Atiku, one of Nigeria's most prominent opposition figures who previously served as vice president from 1999 to 2007, expressed gratitude to the party for the nomination.