ADC youths rally in Niger, vow support for Atiku, Kpautagi

Youths and supporters of the African Democratic Congress in Niger State have staged a solidarity rally for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the party’s governorship candidate, Dr Mohammed Kpautagi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The rally, organised by the ADC youth wings in Bosso and Chanchaga Local Government Areas under the auspices of the Kpautagi Support Organisation, attracted thousands of supporters who marched through parts of Minna on Saturday.

The participants, who converged at the popular Mobile Roundabout, carried placards and wore ADC-branded T-shirts and face caps, signalling their commitment to the party's electoral ambitions.

The organisers said the demonstration was aimed at mobilising young people and renewing support for Atiku's presidential ambition and Kpautagi's governorship bid as political activities ahead of the 2027 elections gather momentum.

They also vowed to sustain their political mobilisation despite what they described as threats to democracy and the ADC, insisting that they would work towards the success of Atiku, Kpautagi and other party candidates.

Addressing the gathering, the ADC deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Mamman Musa, described the rally as a peaceful demonstration of the party's determination to rescue Nigerians and residents of Niger State from economic hardship.

Musa accused the state government of plunging Niger into a debt burden, promising that an ADC administration would uphold financial regulations and ensure transparency in the management of public funds.

He said the party would avoid financial recklessness if elected at both the state and national levels.

The deputy governorship candidate expressed confidence in Kpautagi's leadership capacity, describing him as an experienced retired federal civil servant capable of managing the affairs of the state with transparency and dignity.

Musa urged Nigerians and residents of Niger State to support Atiku and Kpautagi, whom he described as candidates without allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress.

The rally ended at the Kpautagi Support Organisation's office in Tunga, Minna, with the participation of women, youths and prominent ADC members.

Those present included the ADC State Campaign Council Chairman, Alhaji Usman Tinau; Director-General of the campaign, Professor Farouk Bello; and a former Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Yusuf Suleiman.

Also in attendance were a former Chief of Staff, Hon. Mikhail Mitosahi; former Speakers Musa Ma-ali and Gamunu; and political mobiliser, Hon. Baba Olando.