Atiku wins ADC presidential primaries in Zamfara

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential primary election in Zamfara State.

This was declared by the ADC presidential primary election committee chairman and Returning Officer, Muhammad Musa, on Monday at the state collation center, Command Guests House, Gusau.

Addressing newsmen after the declaration, Musa said the election was conducted across 147 wards in all the 14 local government areas of the state.

He added that the total number of registered members of the ADC in the state stood at 63,404, while the total votes cast in the election was 61,137.

According to him, Atiku Abubakar polled 60,500 votes, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi secured 191 votes, while Mohammed Hayatu-Deen got 446 votes.

“The process was conducted in line with the party guidelines and the outcome was declared based on the total number of votes collated.

“I congratulate all participants and urged party members to remain united ahead of the general elections,” he said.