Adamu Abubakar, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has joined the African Democratic Congress after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. The move happened on Thursday when the former Adamawa State commissioner resigned from the PDP and later completed his registration with the ADC.
The development took place shortly after his resignation from the PDP became public. After stepping away from the party, Adamu moved quickly to formalise his membership in the ADC through the party’s online registration platform. His decision comes at a time when political alignments are beginning to take shape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Adamu’s political move has drawn attention because of his connection to his father, Atiku Abubakar, who is seeking to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress. His decision to join the same party is seen as part of the ongoing political shifts taking place among politicians and their supporters.
Following his registration with the ADC, Adamu called on his supporters and associates to also register with the party. He urged them to work together within the ADC to pursue better leadership and contribute to the country’s development.
Earlier on Thursday, reports confirmed that Adamu had officially stepped down from the PDP, ending his membership with the party. The move marked a new phase in his political journey as he aligned himself with a different platform ahead of future political activities.
The African Democratic Congress has in recent months attracted attention from several political figures as discussions around the 2027 election continue.
Adamu’s decision to join the party adds to the growing list of politicians making new political moves as preparations for the next election cycle gradually begin.