The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to present “credible, competent and widely acceptable candidates” for all elective offices in the 2027 general elections, pushing back against speculation that it may be sidelined by ongoing legal disputes.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed reports suggesting the ADC could be unable to participate in the polls, describing them as “entirely unfounded, mischievous and designed to create confusion”.
The intervention follows mixed reactions to a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Nigeria over the party’s leadership crisis, which had fuelled doubts about its readiness for the next electoral cycle.
Compounding the uncertainty were reports that prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, were weighing a possible exit from the party alongside other senior figures — claims the ADC firmly rejected.
“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,” the statement said.
Abdullahi insisted there was no legal barrier to the party’s participation in 2027, maintaining that the ADC remained compliant with constitutional and electoral requirements.
“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,” he said.
The party also signalled an intensification of its grassroots mobilisation efforts, saying it was expanding its structures nationwide to position itself as a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“We are not distracted by noise,” Abdullahi added. “We are focused on 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.”
Urging supporters to ignore what it called baseless speculation, the ADC said it remained on course to mount a serious challenge for power in 2027, despite the legal and political headwinds confronting the opposition.
