2027: ADC vows to present credible candidates

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly asserted its preparedness to contest and win in the upcoming 2027 general elections, dispelling rumors that have sought to undermine its participation. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, unequivocally stated that the ADC will present "credible, competent and widely acceptable candidates" for all elective positions, countering claims of potential exclusion.

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The African Democratic Congress wishes to state clearly and unequivocally that we remain focused on our mission to rescue Nigeria from the failure of the APC-led government and to prevent a dangerous slide toward a one-party state.

These unfounded reports, which have circulated following a Supreme Court ruling on the party's leadership, are being characterized by the ADC as deliberate attempts to sow confusion and weaken the opposition. The party maintains that there are no legal impediments to its participation and that its preparations are robust and compliant with all electoral and constitutional provisions.

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We have taken note of recent suggestions that the ADC will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections. We find such claims to be entirely unfounded. They have no basis in law, in fact or in the reality of our preparations as a political party.

The ADC's messaging strongly emphasizes its mission to rescue Nigeria from the perceived failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government and to avert a dangerous slide towards a one-party system. This framing positions the ADC not merely as a contender but as a crucial force for democratic preservation and national renewal.

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Let us be clear: the ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections. Not just candidates, but credible, competent and nationally acceptable candidates capable of leading this country out of its current crisis.

Far from being distracted, the ADC insists it is focused on the essential work of organizing, mobilizing Nigerians disillusioned with insecurity and the rising cost of living, and building the grassroots structures necessary for electoral success. The party urges its members and supporters to disregard the speculation, reinforcing its commitment to challenging for power in 2027.

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We are not distracted by noise. We are focused on the real work—organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians who are tired of insecurity, rising cost of living and limited opportunities, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win.