Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may resort to direct primaries if a consensus candidate is not agreed upon ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Arise TV Wednesday evening, Atiku explained that the coalition’s first approach is to reach a unified decision.
“The first option will be to work out a consensus. If that doesn’t work out, then will we go for primary elections.
“But I will support anybody that emerges,” he said.
When asked about stepping aside if he doesn’t emerge as flagbearer, Atiku responded: “It is not the issue of stepping aside, but will I support?”
He, however, expressed confidence that primaries may not be necessary.
“I don’t think we will get there, because we are all matured politicians,” he added.
“We have all agreed that this is the way to save democracy in this country.”