Fatima Atiku Abubakar, the eldest daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja. The registration took place on Monday in Wuse, a district of the Federal Capital Territory, where she collected her party membership card.
Fatima, a medical professional who previously served as the Commissioner of Health in Adamawa State, was welcomed into the party by top officials, including the FCT Chairman of ADC, Chief Clement Oba Ehigiator, the AMAC chairman, and other key party members. Her membership comes at a time when the party is consolidating opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The event drew attention from political watchers, as Fatima’s entry into the ADC strengthens the party’s profile and signals increased participation of prominent political families in alternative parties. Party leaders were present to formally register her and recognize her involvement in the party’s activities.
Observers note that Fatima’s move adds to the ongoing political realignments in Nigeria, with opposition parties actively attracting high-profile members from established political families. The registration in Abuja marks her official commitment to the party and its objectives in the nation’s capital.