Lauretta Onochie, former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has publicly endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the best candidate to lead the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking ahead of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for Monday, Onochie emphasized that Atiku’s experience, national reach, and political resilience make him the only viable choice for ADC to win power and govern effectively. She stressed that the primary is not just a contest but a critical step toward achieving the ultimate goal: the presidency.
Onochie stated that politics should not be based on sentiment or effort alone, but on real capacity, preparedness, and the ability to deliver results. She urged ADC members to focus on who can give the party the strongest chance of winning the 2027 election and forming a government. According to her, Atiku brings to the table qualities few Nigerian politicians can claim — including proven experience in governance, deep economic understanding, and the ability to build broad coalitions across regions and ethnic groups.
She highlighted that Atiku’s national acceptance and political endurance are unmatched, making him uniquely positioned to lead a party aiming not just to participate in elections, but to win them. “If ADC desires not simply to make history but to win history, then members must choose a candidate with national scale, tested endurance and the capacity to convert aspiration into government,” Onochie said. Her statement underscores the importance of strategic candidate selection in determining a party’s electoral success.
The ADC’s presidential primary, set for Monday, will determine who represents the party in the 2027 general election. Onochie’s endorsement adds weight to Atiku’s campaign within the party, especially as he seeks to re-enter the presidential race after multiple previous attempts. Her comments reflect a growing sentiment among experienced political figures that Atiku’s track record gives him a distinct advantage over other potential candidates.
Onochie concluded with a powerful reminder: “The Primary is the contest. The General Election is the mission. The Presidency is the destination.” Her words serve as a call to action for ADC members to prioritize substance over sentiment and choose a candidate who can translate ambition into actual governance. As the party moves forward, the decision made on Monday could shape the future of Nigerian politics in the coming years.
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