By SHAFIQ SHEHU

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has promised to continue Kolmani oil exploration, if elected in the 2027 general elections.

Abubakar stated this during the ADC presidential campaign rally, on Saturday in Bauchi.

He also pledged to restore petroleum and electricity subsidies, and strengthen security in the North-East. And resume work at the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.

The former vice president expressed confidence in the people of Bauchi State, urging them to remain resilient, defend their votes and ensure justice through the electoral process.

Abubakar appealed to the electorate to vote for ADC candidates at all levels in the forthcoming elections.

Rotimi Amaechi, the ADC vice-presidential candidate, said that an ADC-led government would tackle corruption and create wealth for Nigerians.

The National Chairman of the ADC, Sen. David Mark, represented by the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, expressed satisfaction with the massive turnout at the rally.

He said the large crowd demonstrated the party’s growing acceptance in Bauchi, adding that the state was ready to support ADC.

Mark urged party supporters not to be provoked by political opponents but to intensify grassroots mobilisation and vote massively for the party.

The Director-General of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Sen. Augustine Akobundu, thanked Gov. Bala Mohammed for granting the party access to government facilities for the rally.

He urged state governors to emulate the gesture by providing a conducive environment for political activities irrespective of political affiliations.

Also speaking, an ADC chieftain, Naja’atu Mohammed, called on Nigerians to vote for the ADC and its candidates in the forthcoming.

Similarly, the Bauchi ADC governorship candidate, Sen. Halliru Jika, described the party as well-positioned to win the 2027 elections.

Jika said ADC had established polling unit executives across the country, which he described as an advantage in grassroots mobilisation.

He urged voters to conduct themselves peacefully and protect their votes.

The rally attracted leaders, supporters and stakeholders of the party. (NAN)