Sam Amadi, the former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has weighed in on the 2027 presidential election, making a bold prediction that only two political parties stand a chance of winning. According to Amadi, the only viable contenders are the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He explicitly ruled out the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing potential legal hurdles that could prevent the party from appearing on the ballot in 2027.
Amadi characterized the ADC as a “mini-APC,” urging its leaders to be concerned about their party’s status. He took to his X handle to share his thoughts, stating that two parties—the ruling party and an alternative led by Peter Obi—are the only ones capable of winning. He stressed that the ADC’s viability is questionable, especially given the possibility of a frivolous lawsuit that could derail its ballot access in the next election cycle.
His comments come amid recent party primaries, where the APC reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu as its candidate, while the NDC selected Peter Obi as its flagbearer. This development reinforces Amadi’s view that the 2027 presidential race is a two-horse contest between the APC and NDC, leaving little room for other parties like the ADC.