By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed its determination to participate fully in the 2027 general elections, dismissing allegations that the party has legal encumbrances that will bare it from fielding candidates as “unfounded and mischievous.”
This is even as there are strong indications over the weekend that former Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso has decided to forge a common front with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following allegations that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has already hijacked it’s presidential ticket.
But in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it remains focused on its mission to provide an alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite what it described as “recent distractions.”
The ADC stressed that there is no legal or structural barrier preventing it from contesting the 2027 elections, urging Nigerians to disregard speculations suggesting otherwise.
“We wish 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 the dangerous slide toward a one-party state,” the statement read.
Reacting to rumours that the party might not field candidates, Abdullahi said such claims were deliberately designed to create confusion and weaken opposition momentum.
“We find such claims to be entirely unfounded, mischievous, and designed to create confusion where none exists. They have no basis in law, in fact, or in the reality of our preparations as a political party,” he said.
The party maintained that it is fully compliant with constitutional provisions and the Electoral Act, adding that preparations are already underway to contest and win elections at all levels.
“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,” Abdullahi stated.
The ADC also positioned itself as a major opposition platform, noting that it is actively mobilising Nigerians dissatisfied with the current state of the country, including rising insecurity, cost of living, and limited economic opportunities.
“We are not distracted by noise. We are focused on the real work—organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win,” the statement added.
The party called on its members and supporters to remain resolute, insisting that speculation would not derail its preparations ahead of the 2027 polls.
