- Aliyu Bin Abbas has officially emerged as the 2027 presidential candidate for the Action Democratic Party (ADP). He won the ticket early Saturday morning at the party’s national convention in Abuja.
- Abbas’ media team clarified that his political movement is entirely autonomous. His previous administrative ties to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially ended over two years ago.
- In his acceptance speech, Abbas described his victory as a direct response to millions of Nigerian youths seeking uncompromised leadership. He pledged to champion economic transformation and inclusive governance.
Aliyu Bin Abbas, the founder of the National Youth Alliance and former political aide to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has secured the Action Democratic Party (ADP) presidential ticket for the 2027 general election.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abbas clinched the ticket during the ADP National Convention held in Abuja, with the official results announced around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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His victory comes amid a wave of new political realignments as opposition movements look to capitalize on public discontent surrounding economic hardship, unemployment, and governance challenges across Nigeria.
Following his emergence, Abbas’ media office moved swiftly to separate his political path from his former boss, Atiku Abubakar, who is currently seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.
A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Okpani Dickson, emphasized that Abbas is stepping into the presidential race entirely on his own merits.
Dickson noted that the administrative chapter between both men closed over two years ago following a political divergence.
He stressed that the candidacy is not a proxy movement or a strategic alliance with past principals, but a direct response to youth demands for uncompromised leadership.
Addressing party delegates after his victory, Abbas described the milestone as the beginning of a fresh political movement focused on national renewal, economic transformation, and youth inclusion.
He called on all Nigerians to unite across ethnic, regional, and religious lines to build a stronger and more prosperous nation.
Earlier at the event, the National Chairman of the ADP, Yabagi Yusuf Sani, praised the delegates for their loyalty.
Sani stated that the convention marks a major step in presenting the ADP as a credible alternative, emphasizing that Nigeria needs leaders who treat public office as a trust rather than a privilege for self-enrichment.
