Afa Igbo Efuna Worldwide, a leading socio-cultural and political advocacy organization dedicated to the unity, progress, and empowerment of Ndi Igbo worldwide, proudly announces its endorsement of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar to emerge as the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the party primaries scheduled for May 25, 2026.
In a statement signed on May 23, 2026, by its Publicity Secretary General, Mazi Nzubechi Maduagwu of Afa Igbo Efuna Worldwide stated following extensive consultations with community stakeholders, traditional leaders, professionals, youth representatives, women groups, and members of the diaspora, the organization resolved to support the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar based on his demonstrated commitment to national unity, economic revitalization, inclusive governance, and democratic advancement.
“Nigeria is in urgent need of visionary leadership capable of addressing the nation’s economic challenges, insecurity, unemployment, and growing social divisions. We firmly believe that Atiku Abubakar, as a leading presidential aspirant of the ADC, possesses the experience, competence, and national reach required to reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and stability,” the statement read.
The organization further acknowledged Atiku Abubakar’s longstanding advocacy for restructuring, national integration, youth empowerment, private sector development, and equitable opportunities for all Nigerians irrespective of ethnicity, religion, or region.
Afa Igbo Efuna Worldwide therefore called on Nigerians, particularly Ndi Igbo across the globe, to support the emergence of H.E. Atiku Abubakar as the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The group also urged Nigerians, especially Ndi Igbo, to participate actively in the democratic process with peace, patriotism, unity, and a shared commitment to national progress and the advancement of a better Nigeria for all.
“This endorsement reflects our confidence in a leadership vision centered on unity, economic transformation, justice, and inclusive governance for a better Nigeria.
“We firmly believe that H.E. Atiku Abubakar embodies and promotes the ideals highlighted above, demonstrating a strong commitment to national development, democratic values, and the collective progress of all Nigerians,” the statement concluded.
