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2027 elections won’t hold without ADC on ballot - Nwosu

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  • The African Democratic Congress (ADC) asserts that the 2027 general elections cannot proceed without its inclusion on the ballot, challenging President Bola Tinubu's administration.
  • ADC's founding National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, claims the party has garnered significant support, including from serving senators, and is poised to unseat the ruling party.
  • Nwosu criticized the "culture of impunity" in Nigerian politics and stated that the ADC, with its claimed five million members, is strategically positioned to democratically end Tinubu's rule.

The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong declaration, asserting that the upcoming 2027 general elections are contingent upon its participation. Party stalwart Ralph Nwosu has made it clear that neither President Bola Tinubu nor the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, can conduct a legitimate election if the ADC is not on the ballot.

The time is over for Tinubu politically, and he must go. The time is over for Akpabio (Senate President), and they must go.

— Ralph NwosuStating his belief that the current political leadership's time is up and they must be replaced.

This bold stance is backed by claims of substantial growth and strategic alliances. Nwosu alleges that the ADC has secured significant backing, including ongoing discussions with serving senators from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties about defecting. The party leadership asserts that their coalition has achieved "phenomenal" gains and that any attempt to undermine their progress would be akin to undermining Nigerian democracy itself.

The statistics are already there on our portal. I think we’re already recording over 5 million people who are desirous of paying money to become members of ADC. By the time the registration closes, if it has not closed by today, we will have a minimum of 11 million people who are ready to contribute money.

— Ralph NwosuHighlighting the party's claimed membership numbers and potential financial contributions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nwosu directed sharp criticism at the prevailing political climate in Nigeria, decrying a "culture of impunity" and the tendency for those in power, particularly in "third world countries," to resist change when their political future appears uncertain. He specifically targeted President Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio, stating their political tenures are effectively over. With a claimed membership of five million, the ADC is positioning itself as a formidable force ready to democratically oust the current administration in 2027, emphasizing their determination to overcome the challenges deliberately thrown their way.

All I know is that Tinubu and Amupitan (INEC Chairman) cannot conduct any election in this country if ADC is not on the ballot.

— Ralph NwosuEmphasizing the ADC's crucial role and asserting that elections would be illegitimate without their participation.
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