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A massive crowd of supporters yesterday welcomed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to Bauchi State, lining the route from the airport to the Bauchi State Presidential Lodge as he began his campaign tour of the North-East.
Atiku arrived in Bauchi ahead of an 11:00 a.m. campaign rally, having started the day at 8:00 a.m. with engagements with political stakeholders.
The rally attracted a large turnout of supporters and marked what his campaign described as a historic homecoming to the North-East.
In a statement issued by his Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku thanked the people of Bauchi for their warm reception, saying their support had strengthened his determination to take his message of affordable living and responsible leadership to communities across the country.
After the rally, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign train travelled by road to Azare, stopping at Soro, Kari, Darazo and Misau.
At each stop, large numbers of supporters, including youths, women and elderly residents, reportedly gathered to welcome Atiku and his entourage.
During the journey, the former Vice President paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, where he expressed appreciation to the traditional ruler and his council for their reception and words of encouragement.
Atiku also thanked residents of the Misau Emirate for turning out to receive his campaign team despite its arrival at nightfall.
He prayed for continued blessings for the Emir and the emirate.
Atiku arrived in Azare at 10:30 p.m. and paid another courtesy visit to the Emir of Katagum as part of his engagements with traditional and community leaders.
The campaign team is scheduled to proceed to Potiskum for another rally today.
Shaibu said the massive turnout in Bauchi reflected growing public enthusiasm for Atiku’s campaign, while challenging President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate a similar commitment to engaging directly with Nigerians.
He questioned whether the incumbent President would be willing to travel across communities and make comparable efforts to meet voters.
The statement was signed by Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, and dated November 15, 2026.
