2027: Atiku Unveils Campaign Plans As ADC Reveals Nationwide Strategy

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled plans for its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to campaign across all 36 states of Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to a report published by PUNCH on Monday, October 26, 2026, the party intends to ensure that Atiku engages voters nationwide rather than concentrating his campaign activities primarily in the northern region.

Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, revealed the plan during an interview with ARISE News on Sunday. He explained that the party was working to finalise a comprehensive timetable outlining the former vice-president’s campaign activities across the country.

Shaibu emphasised that the campaign would not be restricted by geographical boundaries or regional political considerations, insisting that all 36 states would be covered.

He further disclosed that the ADC was planning an extensive grassroots mobilisation strategy that would go beyond conventional political rallies and appearances in state capitals. According to him, Atiku’s campaign would include town hall meetings, visits to local government areas, community engagements and direct interactions with residents, including people living in rural communities.

The campaign spokesman said the party would publish its campaign schedule soon, enabling Nigerians to assess its plans and verify that every state had been included.

He maintained that direct engagement with citizens would be a major component of the campaign, especially given the economic difficulties facing households across the country.

According to Shaibu, rising living costs and other economic challenges affect Nigerians regardless of their location. He explained that the campaign would give Atiku an opportunity to listen to the concerns of citizens and gain a better understanding of their expectations for the next administration.

He argued that restricting campaign activities to major cities and large political gatherings would prevent the candidate from reaching many Nigerians whose concerns deserved attention.

Shaibu insisted that Atiku would make deliberate efforts to interact personally with ordinary citizens, understand their experiences and communicate his political message directly to them.

The ADC spokesperson also dismissed suggestions that Atiku’s chances in the 2027 presidential election would depend mainly on support from northern voters.

He argued that economic hardship was a nationwide problem capable of influencing voting decisions across all regions. To support his position, Shaibu noted that Nigerians struggling with hunger in Zamfara faced the same fundamental challenge as those finding it difficult to afford basic necessities in Lagos.

He expressed confidence that the ADC’s campaign message would resonate with voters in both northern and southern Nigeria, stressing that Atiku would seek support across the federation rather than rely on a particular region.

When asked which southern states Atiku expected to perform strongly in, Shaibu responded that the party would pursue victory throughout the country.

The ADC’s proposed campaign strategy differs from the approach outlined by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the 2027 presidential election.

On October 14, Tinubu reportedly disclosed during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja that he planned to personally attend campaign rallies in only 12 states.

The president reportedly explained that his responsibilities as head of state would make it difficult for him to accompany the campaign team to every location. He stressed that governance would remain a priority, particularly as the country continued to meet its financial obligations and pursue efforts to attract investment.

Tinubu also reportedly supported the need to ensure that campaign activities did not interfere with the administration’s responsibilities. He cited the demands of governing the country and its financial commitments as factors limiting his ability to travel to every state with the campaign team.

A campaign timetable reportedly published by PUNCH indicated that Tinubu’s planned appearances would commence in Kaduna on October 24, with the final rally scheduled for Lagos on January 9, 2027.

The contrasting strategies highlight the different approaches being adopted by the two political parties ahead of the 2027 presidential election. While the ADC has pledged to take Atiku’s campaign to all 36 states through rallies and grassroots engagements, Tinubu intends to participate in selected campaign events while continuing to discharge his presidential duties.

As preparations for the election intensify, the effectiveness of each strategy will depend on the parties’ ability to communicate their programmes, mobilise supporters and respond to the concerns of voters across the country.

Ultimately, the candidates’ ability to connect with Nigerians and convince them that their proposed policies can improve living conditions could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.

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