2027: Retired Soldier Writes Atiku, Proposes Veterans Mobilisation Directorate in ADC

A retired Nigerian Army soldier, Corporal Abubakar Adamu (rtd.), has written an open letter to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, urging the party to establish a dedicated directorate to mobilise military and security veterans ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In the letter shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle and sighted by reporters, Adamu proposed the creation of a Nigerian Veterans Mobilisation and Engagement Directorate within the ADC’s campaign structure. He also expressed his willingness to serve as the directorate’s National Chairman if given the nod.

Adamu noted that former military personnel, retired police officers, their families, and the spouses of serving officers make up a substantial, yet largely untapped, voting bloc across the country.

“I believe this constituency could represent thousands of people, although a comprehensive nationwide assessment would be required to establish the exact figure,” Adamu wrote. “This is a substantial and often overlooked constituency whose experience, networks, and voluntary political participation could make a meaningful contribution to the party’s growth and electoral prospects.”

According to the retired corporal, the primary mandate of the proposed directorate would be to build a coordinated nationwide network of ex-servicemen, retired security personnel, and their dependents to drum up voluntary grassroots support for Abubakar and other ADC candidates in the upcoming polls.

Outlining his pitch for the leadership role, Adamu stated that with the proper backing from the former Vice President, he would liaise directly with recognised veterans’ associations, partner with community leaders, and spearhead media awareness campaigns to communicate the ADC’s vision to the security community.

“Sir, I firmly believe this represents a valuable opportunity for the ADC to broaden its national reach, strengthen its grassroots presence, and connect with an important constituency that has not received sufficient political attention,” he added, requesting an audience with Abubakar to present a more detailed framework of the proposal.

In the social media post, Adamu also tagged several prominent political figures and party stakeholders, including Chibuike Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, Dino Melaye, and Salihu Tanko Yakasai, as the ADC continues to consolidate its campaign structures ahead of the 2027 polls.