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ADC Denies Talks With PRP, Focuses on Legal Challenge

From The Punch · (17m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports of ongoing talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
  • The party stated that such claims are false and that its leadership is focused on challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) actions.
  • The ADC reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding multiparty democracy in Nigeria and is open to broader political collaboration.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong denial against circulating reports suggesting it is engaged in discussions with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). This clarification comes at a critical juncture, as the party anticipates a court judgment regarding its ongoing leadership dispute. The ADC leadership, through its spokesman Bolaji Abdullah, has categorically dismissed these claims as untrue, emphasizing that no such conversations are taking place.

Our attention has been drawn to a story in circulation that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is in talks with another political party, specifically the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), in anticipation of its court judgment.

— Bolaji AbdullahADC spokesman addressing the reports of talks with the PRP.

In its official statement, the party stressed its current priorities, which involve contesting what it terms the 'illegal action taken against our leadership by INEC and other agents of the ruling party.' The ADC views this as a crucial step in preserving the rule of law and ensuring the survival of multiparty democracy within Nigeria. This stance underscores the party's determination to resolve its internal conflicts and maintain its integrity amidst political challenges.

We would like to state categorically that this is not true.

— Bolaji AbdullahADC spokesman categorically denying the reports.

While the ADC remains open to forming broader coalitions and uniting opposition elements to 'rescue our country,' it is resolute in its current responsibilities. The party explicitly dismissed any suggestions of defection or abandonment, labeling them as preemptive and speculative. The ADC leadership expressed confidence in the judicial institutions to resist pressure and uphold democratic principles, despite what they perceive as the 'flagrant bastardisation of democratic institutions.' The party's focus remains on its legal battles and strengthening its coalition platform for the 2027 elections.

We are fully committed to ensuring that the illegal action taken against our leadership by INEC and other agents of the ruling party is upturned.

— ADC LeadershipThe party clarifying its current focus and priorities.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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