The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to revive and expand petroleum exploration at the Kolmani oil field in Bauchi State if elected president in the 2027 general elections.
​Addressing a massive gathering of party faithful on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during the ADC presidential campaign rally in Bauchi, the former Vice President outlined a broad economic and security agenda aimed at revitalising the North-East and easing the financial burden on Nigerians.
Supporters and stakeholders had converged on the Bauchi campaign venue early Saturday afternoon ahead of the evening event, which attracted top national and state leadership of the party.
​In his address to the crowd, Atiku expressed deep appreciation to the electorate in Bauchi State for consistently delivering some of his highest vote tallies in past presidential contests.
Assuring residents that their loyalty would be reciprocated with concrete developmental projects, he promised to restart commercial exploitation at the Kolmani oil field to boost national revenue, alongside completing the long-stalled Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project in the North-East.
​Atiku also reaffirmed his commitment to reversing the removal of fuel subsidies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration on May 29, 2023, while extending similar relief to the power sector. “Believe me, if you go by the past results, you are the state that has supported me the most with votes.
I shall never forget that. And if you give me another opportunity, let me tell you three things I can do for you. I have already promised all Nigerians that I will restore the petroleum subsidy. Not only that, I will also restore subsidies on electricity power. Thirdly, I will generally restore security in the North-Eastern region and the country,” Atiku declared.
​He further emphasized his commitment to regional infrastructure, adding, “I also promise that I will continue the exploitation of petroleum in Kolmani, Bauchi. If I am voted in, I swear to you I will continue the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power project in the North-East.”
​Calling on citizens to vote for ADC candidates across all tiers, from the presidency down to state assembly and councillorship seats, Atiku urged voters to remain vigilant at their polling booths. “I want you to make sure you come out in your thousands. You vote for ADC. You defend the vote. You ensure that the votes are counted, and results are transmitted before you leave the polling booth,” he charged.
​The Bauchi rally featured prominent party figures and campaign officials who echoed Atiku’s call for grassroots mobilisation.
Among those in attendance were the ADC vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi; the ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark; the Director-General of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Augustine Akobundu; party chieftain Naja’atu Mohammed; and the ADC governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Senator Halliru Dauda Jika.
​Speaking at the event, Senator Augustine Akobundu commended Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for granting the opposition party access to state facilities for the rally, urging other governors nationwide to foster an inclusive environment for political activities regardless of party affiliation.
Meanwhile, Senator Halliru Dauda Jika noted that the ADC had already established polling unit executives across the country, positioning the party for strong grassroots mobilization and ballot protection ahead of the 2027 polls.
