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2027: We Remain Focused, Will Present Right Presidential Candidate

The party says it is mobilising Nigerians and will field credible candidates, rejecting claims that legal disputes bar it from the 2027 polls.

  • The African Democratic Congress dismissed claims it will not field candidates in the 2027 general elections, insisting there is no legal barrier preventing its participation in the polls.
  • A leadership dispute that began in September 2025 when chieftain Naifu Bala challenged the David Mark-led leadership was finally resolved on Thursday when the Supreme Court set aside a Court of Appeals order.
  • Following the ruling, INEC reinstated former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as recognised leaders, clearing the path for the party to prepare for the 2027 elections.
  • National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi stated the party remains focused on rescuing Nigeria from what it described as APC-led government failure while building structures to contest elections at all levels.
  • Positioning itself as Nigeria's primary opposition force, the ADC stated the task before it is too important to be derailed by speculation, signalling focus on substantive preparation for the 2027 general elections.
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Sahara Reporters broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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