Large Crowd Troops Out as Atiku Storms Bauchi Ahead of Saturday’s Rally

A large crowd of supporters trooped out on Friday as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar arrived in Bauchi State ahead of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign rally scheduled for Saturday, November 14.

Atiku arrived in the state as part of his nationwide campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He was received by his running mate, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, alongside the ADC governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Senator Halliru Dauda Jika, and other party leaders and supporters.

Videos and pictures shared by party members on social media showed supporters gathering to receive the former vice president, with many expressing excitement over his arrival.

The party is expected to hold its campaign rally in Bauchi on Saturday, with reports indicating that the state government has granted the ADC campaign team access to the state stadium for the event.

The former vice president has recently intensified his political activities under the ADC platform, following his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

His campaign activities have included visits to Sokoto and Kebbi states on November 5, where he also attracted large crowds of supporters during his engagements.

The ADC’s campaign schedule indicates that Atiku will proceed to Yobe State on November 15 before visiting Kaduna State on November 17.

Atiku’s political history spans several presidential contests. He contested the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential primaries in 1993 but lost to Moshood Abiola and Baba Gana Kingibe.

He subsequently contested the presidency under the Action Congress in 2007 before returning to the PDP, where he sought the party’s presidential ticket in 2011.

He later joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014 and contested its presidential primary in 2015 but lost to Muhammadu Buhari.

Atiku returned to the PDP and secured its presidential ticket in 2019 and 2023, finishing second in both general elections.