ADC preaches unity ahead of presidential primaries

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is calling for unity and discipline among its presidential aspirants and members as it prepares for its national primaries on Monday. The party highlighted the upcoming exercise as a critical moment for Nigerians seeking a credible political alternative.

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The ADC remains proud to stand today as the only truly democratic party in Nigeria, because it is the only political party whose choice of Presidential candidate is determined through open primaries.

In a statement released Sunday, the ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stressed that the conduct of stakeholders before, during, and after the primaries will significantly influence public perception of the party's democratic values and leadership style. He asserted that the ADC stands as Nigeria's only truly democratic party due to its candidate selection process through open primaries.

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We therefore urge all aspirants, their supporters, delegates, and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and with dignity throughout the process. This election must reflect the values we claim to represent as a party committed to transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and the rule of law.

The opposition party urged all contestants and their supporters to maintain peaceful, responsible, and dignified conduct. "This election must reflect the values we claim to represent as a party committed to transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and the rule of law," Abdullahi stated. This call comes amid heightened political activity as parties reposition for the 2027 general elections.

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At the end of this exercise, there will be no winners or losers within the ADC family. The ultimate objective is to emerge stronger, more united, and fully prepared to offer Nigerians the competent and credible leadership they deserve.

The ADC, aiming to present itself as a viable alternative to the country's major political parties, acknowledged that competition is natural. However, it warned against personal ambitions undermining the party's collective mission to rebuild public trust and provide competent leadership. The party assured members that arrangements for a transparent and credible primary process are in place, emphasizing that the outcome will be judged by the conduct of its members.

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History will judge us, not merely by who emerges as a candidate, but by how we conduct ourselves in this defining moment. We call on every member of our great party t