The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to participating in the 2027 general elections, dismissing rumors that it might not field a presidential candidate. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party emphasized that it remains focused on its mission to rescue Nigeria from what it describes as the failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and to prevent the country from sliding into a one-party state.
Abdullahi described recent suggestions that the ADC would not present candidates in the upcoming elections as entirely baseless and mischievous. He stressed that the party is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including the Constitution and the Electoral Act, and is actively building the necessary structures to contest and win elections at all levels. The party called on Nigerians to disregard what it termed scaremongering tactics aimed at creating confusion and dampening the growing momentum around the ADC.
The ADC insisted that it will present not just any candidates, but credible, competent, and nationally acceptable individuals capable of leading the country out of its current crisis. The party’s statement read in part: ‘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.’
The party reiterated its role as Nigeria’s primary opposition platform, with a clear focus on organizing, mobilizing, and preparing to win the 2027 general elections. It charged Nigerians to remain steadfast and not be swayed by unfounded assertions, noting that the ADC is determined to provide a viable alternative to the ruling party.