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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We Will Field Candidates in 2027 Elections, ADC Insists
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that it will not field candidates in the 2027 general elections, insisting that there is no legal barrier preventing its participation in the polls. Daily Trust had reported how the party was plunged into crisis after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) de-recognised the David Mark-led leadership. In September 2025, a chieftain of the party, Naifu Bala, who claimed to be…
2027: ADC reaffirms readiness for elections, dismisses exclusion rumours
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) dismisses exclusion rumours, reaffirming its full readiness to participate and field credible candidates in the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-reaffirms-readiness-for-elections-dismisses-exclusion-rumours/
2027: ADC to field candidates, rejects exit claims
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly declared its intention to participate in the 2027 general elections, dismissing as false and misleading reports suggesting the party may not field candidates. The party’s position comes amid rising speculation within political circles over its readiness and legal standing ahead of the next electoral cycle, prompting the ADC to reassure its members and supporters that …
ADC Focused on rescuing Nigeria from Failed APC Administration - Spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi
The spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, has categorically stated that the party remains focused on rescuing the country from the failed administration of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), news.ng reports. Abdullahi, in a post on X on Saturday evening, said the party will not allow the country to slide towards a one-party state. Responding to claims that the party will not produce candidates ahea…
Atedo Peterside Warns Nigeria Over ADC and 2027 Elections
Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank and president of the ANAP Foundation, says Nigeria is heading for a legitimacy crisis if the African Democratic Congress is blocked from the 2027 presidential election, warning that a one-party contest could produce consequences too serious to predict."I would say the upcoming presidential election is a two-horse race between the APC and the ADC," Peterside said during an interview on Arise Telev…
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