Ben Adaji
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will take over Taraba State in the 2027 general elections.
Atiku made the assertion while reacting to the massive turnout recorded at the recent ADC rally and the unveiling of the party’s Taraba State Secretariat in Jalingo.
He said the growing enthusiasm and support for the ADC across the state reflect a clear desire by the people of Taraba for political change and a people-focused government.
According to him, the momentum currently enjoyed by the party, coupled with expanding grassroots mobilisation, places the ADC in a strong position ahead of the 2027 polls.
The former vice president expressed optimism that the ADC and its coalition partners will provide purposeful leadership that meets the aspirations of the people, insisting that the movement in Taraba is unstoppable.
Our correspondent reports that supporters from Adamawa, Bauchi, and Kano, among other states, trailed behind him as he arrived, their presence reinforcing the idea that this was not just a routine stopover. For many in the crowd, Atiku’s appearance in Taraba felt like the opening chapter of a new political script, one in which the former PDP presidential candidate signalled a shift away from familiar terrain.
For years, Atiku has remained a towering figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), contesting for the presidency multiple times. But in Jalingo, his loyalty appeared to stretch toward a different political family. While he did not explicitly renounce the PDP, his endorsement of the ADC as the “only platform” capable of rescuing Nigerians spoke volumes.
His voice carried a mix of urgency and frustration as he criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, the current administration has deepened economic hardship and insecurity.
.“It is unfortunate that the present government deceived you and plunged the country into lack of peace, hunger, poverty, and joblessness,” he told the crowd, painting a picture of a nation struggling to find its footing.
The ADC, he argued, is the vehicle for a national reset, a party capable of breaking Nigeria out of its political and economic quagmire.
Beyond his critique of the government, Atiku’s message took on a practical tone. He urged supporters and eligible voters to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), noting that no amount of political enthusiasm would matter in 2027 if people were not prepared to cast their ballots.
“Without your voter cards, your determination to change leadership in 2027 will be in vain,” he warned, reminding listeners that meaningful political change begins with civic responsibility.
His words resonated with many who have grown disillusioned with the political status quo, yet remain eager for a candidate and a party that can inspire hope.
At the event, Atiku’s vision found enthusiastic endorsement from Taraba’s ADC chairman, Hassan Adamu. To him, the 2027 elections offer an opportunity for a sweeping political transformation.
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