ADC Presidential Primaries 2027: Full Breakdown of Atiku’s Votes Across Nigeria
by Basit Jamiu, https://www.facebook.com/legitngnews · Legit.ng News · Join- Atiku has officially clinched victory in the ADC presidential primaries 2027, securing widespread support across Nigeria’s 36 states and Abuja
- His strongest backing came from the North-East and North-West, with Adamawa and Kano delivering the largest vote counts
- The full breakdown reveals a clear regional pattern that shaped his path to winning the primaries
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The ADC presidential primaries 2027 have concluded, with Atiku emerging as the winner.
The official breakdown of votes across the 36 states and Abuja (FCT) has now been released, offering a clear picture of his nationwide support.
Atiku’s stronghold in the North-East
Atiku’s home state, Adamawa, delivered the highest number of votes with 177,141, cementing his dominance in the North-East.
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Other states in the region also showed strong backing:
- Gombe: 136,933
- Bauchi: 115,410
- Borno: 86,084
- Taraba: 48,523
- Yobe: 44,841
This region proved to be Atiku’s strongest base, accounting for a significant portion of his total votes.
North-West support
The North-West also contributed heavily to Atiku’s victory, with Kano delivering 155,595 votes, the second-highest tally nationwide. Other notable figures include:
- Kaduna: 108,784
- Katsina: 74,444
- Kebbi: 65,523
- Sokoto: 63,823
- Zamfara: 60,500
- Jigawa: 51,238
Middle Belt contributions
The Middle Belt states showed moderate but steady support:
- Niger: 79,206
- Benue: 55,177
- Kogi: 48,351
- Plateau: 47,559
- Nasarawa: 41,649
South-East and South-South votes
The South-East and South-South regions contributed smaller but notable figures:
- Anambra: 58,566
- Imo: 52,222
- Enugu: 33,879
- Abia: 25,153
- Ebonyi: 1,210
South-South highlights include:
- Akwa Ibom: 17,623
- Cross River: 17,461
- Delta: 10,023
- Bayelsa: 1,470
- Rivers: 912
South-West performance
In the South-West, Atiku’s numbers were modest compared to the northern states:
- Lagos: 37,783
- Ogun: 25,634
- Oyo: 23,011
- Ekiti: 18,395
- Ondo: 18,287
- Osun: 12,321
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) contributed 18,704 votes, reflecting moderate support in the nation’s capital.
See the full list below:
1. Adamawa: 177,141
2. Kano: 155,595
3. Gombe: 136,933
4. Bauchi: 115,410
5. Kaduna: 108,784
6. Borno: 86,084
7. Niger: 79,206
8. Katsina: 74,444
9. Kebbi: 65,523
10. Sokoto: 63,823
11. Zamfara: 60,500
12. Anambra: 58,566
13. Benue: 55,177
14. Imo: 52,222
15. Jigawa: 51,238
16. Taraba: 48,523
17. Kogi: 48,351
18. Plateau: 47,559
19. Yobe: 44,841
20. Nasarawa: 41,649
21. Lagos: 37,783
22. Enugu: 33,879
23. Ogun: 25,634
24. Abia: 25,153
25. Oyo: 23,011
26. FCT: 18,704
27. Ekiti: 18,395
28. Ondo: 18,287
29. Akwa Ibom: 17,623
30. Cross River: 17,461
31. Edo: 15,918
32. Osun: 12,321
33. Delta: 10,023
34. Kwara: 6,805
35. Bayelsa: 1,470
36. Ebonyi: 1,210
37. Rivers: 912
Atiku’s victory in the ADC presidential primaries 2027 was driven largely by overwhelming support in the North-East and North-West, with Adamawa and Kano standing out as his strongest bases.
While his numbers in the South were lower, the nationwide spread of votes ensured his overall win.
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