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Says Party Will Produce Candidates
- Safiu Kehinde
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) had allayed concerns over its participation in the 2027 General Elections, affirming that it will produce candidates who will contest in the elections.
As against speculations of possible disqualification on account of unresolved litigation cases, the ADC held that there is no legal impediment on its participation.
This was made known in a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
As contained in the statement, Abdullahi labelled the speculations that the party will not produce candidates at the 2027 election as mischievous, and designed to create confusion.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes 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.
“We have taken note of recent suggestions that the ADC will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections.
“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 wrote.
Abdullahi affirmed that the ADC will present candidates, stressing that therr is no legal impediment to the party’s participation.
“The ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections. Not just candidates, but credible, competent, and nationally acceptable candidates who are capable of leading this country out of its current crisis.
“We remain a law-abiding political party, fully compliant with the Constitution and the Electoral Act.
“There is no legal impediment to our participation in the 2027 elections, and any suggestion to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and dampen the growing momentum around our party.” The ADC spokesperon continued.
Abdullahi maintained that the ADC stands today as the primary opposition platform in Nigeria and remain unmoved by distractions.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the speculations, labelling them baseless assertions.
“We are not distracted by noise. We are focused on the real work, organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians who are tired of insecurity, rising costs of living, and limited opportunities, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win.
“We urge our members, supporters, and all well-meaning Nigerians to disregard these baseless assertions.
“The task before us is too important to be derailed by speculation.” Abdullahi added.