Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has officially obtained the nomination and expression of interest forms to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress.

Atiku picked up the forms on Thursday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, where he was accompanied by a large crowd of supporters and political allies.

The move formally signals his entry into the growing list of early contenders ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking after obtaining the forms, the former presidential candidate described the development as the beginning of what he called a renewed national movement aimed at rebuilding Nigeria’s economy and restoring public confidence.

He said the campaign is not just a political ambition but a broader effort rooted in national recovery and unity.

“The march to restore prosperity and better days to our beloved nation took a firm and decisive step forward today at the National Secretariat of our great party, the African Democratic Congress,” he wrote.

Atiku added that the movement is driven by what he described as hope and a collective determination to reposition the country away from hardship.

“This is more than a political journey; it is a national movement rooted in hope, renewal, and the collective resolve to save Nigeria from despair,” he said.

He further called on Nigerians across all regions, religions, and backgrounds to support his ambition, insisting that the goal is to restore prosperity and rebuild trust in governance.

“I call on all Nigerians, regardless of region, faith, or background, to join us in this noble cause. Together, we will restore the promise of our nation and bring good times back again,” he added.

The development comes as political activities gradually intensify across major parties ahead of the 2027 elections, with several high-profile figures expected to declare their ambitions in the coming months.