Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, has appointed Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson.

Okonkwo, a chieftain of the ADC, announced the appointment on his official X account on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

He said: “I give God all the glory for being appointed by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar as his spokesperson. I thank His Excellency for the immense confidence reposed in me.”

“Rather than take offence at associates for expressing genuine reservations about any action taken, His Excellency always opts for dialogue and compromise that engender solutions to problems.”

“At a dialogue with His Excellency and other well-meaning members of the African Democratic Congress, the interests of the South-East were discussed and guaranteed within the existing challenges posed by the Electoral Act, 2026, and the realities on the ground.”

“I still covet your prayers for wisdom, courage, provision and protection needed to carry out this challenging responsibility, which will usher in a glorious and great Nigeria.”