The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly denied claims that the party is being used as a platform for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections. Chille Igbawua, a prominent figure within the ADC, made this clear during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Monday.
Igbawua’s comments came in response to the recent defection of Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, and Rabi’u Kwankwaso of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). According to Daily Post, both politicians officially joined the NDC on Sunday.
Addressing the political developments, Igbawua stated, “As an insider, I am fully aware of any discussions that may have taken place regarding who would emerge as a candidate. What I can assure everyone is that the process will be transparent and open.”
He further emphasized, “We have repeatedly denied the notion that the ADC is a special-purpose vehicle for Atiku Abubakar. That assertion is completely false. No one who has joined the ADC has been given preferential treatment over him.”