The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting that the party will not field candidates in the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as entirely unfounded and mischievous.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the speculation is a deliberate attempt to create confusion and dampen the growing momentum around the ADC.
“We have taken note of recent suggestions that the ADC will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections. We find such claims to be entirely unfounded, mischievous, and designed to create confusion where none exists,” Abdullahi said.
He stressed that the assertions have no basis in law, in fact, or in the reality of the party’s ongoing preparations.
According to Abdullahi, the ADC remains fully compliant with the Constitution and the Electoral Act, adding that there is no legal impediment to the party’s participation in the next polls.
“The ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections. Not just candidates, but credible, competent, and nationally acceptable candidates who are capable of leading this country out of its current crisis,” he stated.
The National Publicity Secretary reaffirmed that the ADC stands as the primary opposition platform in Nigeria, taking seriously its responsibility to prevent what it called “the dangerous slide toward a one-party state.”
He noted that the party is focused on organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians who are tired of rising insecurity, the escalating cost of living, and limited economic opportunities.
“We are building the structures required not just to contest, but to win,” Abdullahi added.
He urged all members, supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians to disregard the baseless assertions, stressing that the task of rescuing Nigeria from the failure of the APC-led government is too important to be derailed by speculation.
“We remain focused on our mission to rescue Nigeria. We are not distracted by noise,” the ADC spokesperson concluded.
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