A large turnout of supporters and party loyalists has been recorded in Sokoto State ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign flag-off, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expected to lead the event.
The gathering is expected to mark the formal commencement of the party’s campaign activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Party chieftains, elders and supporters have converged on the ADC Secretariat in Sokoto, which is serving as the venue for the campaign flag-off.
According to Daily Trust, Atiku arrived in Sokoto at about 1 p.m., landing at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport.
His arrival comes as party members and supporters gather for the event, which is expected to signal the beginning of the ADC’s preparations for the 2027 presidential contest.
