The African Democratic Congress (ADC) announced yesterday that the coalition party has now fully complied with all documentation requirements set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed to THISDAY that the ADC has satisfied every aspect of the electoral body’s regulatory demands.
Abdullahi stated, “We have successfully completed our documentation with INEC. In fact, we were able to submit all outstanding documents as of last Thursday.”
INEC had previously noted that the coalition party had not yet finalized its documentation.
The outstanding issues reportedly included submitting the official signatories of key officers, such as National Chairman Senator David Mark and National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola.
Separately, former Sports Minister Solomon Dalung has stated that the ADC is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking as a guest on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Monday, he dismissed fears that procedural issues could affect the party’s readiness for the polls.
According to Dalung, “The ADC is a registered political party in Nigeria and has been in existence for over 19 years.
“The party is undergoing a transition where coalition elements have been incorporated, and this process is ongoing, so it is incorrect to assert that it is an association,” Dalung said.
“The requirements of INEC are legal obligations and the ADC has no choice but to comply. To the best of my knowledge, party leaders are working tirelessly to ensure proper documentation is done,” he said.
He added the coalition must uphold the rule of law if it is to help rescue the country.
“If injustice, impunity, lack of internal democracy and lack of respect for the rule of law are the things that have jeopardised our democracy, then the coalition movement must ensure that everything is done within the context of the law,” he stressed.
Reacting to claims by Dumebi Kachikwu, the ADC’s 2023 presidential candidate, that the party had been hijacked by outsiders, Dalung dismissed the allegations.
“The former presidential candidate is a member of the party, but being a candidate in the last election does not place him within the organs of the party.
“The party is guided by its constitution, and I do not see where the right he is laying claim to is appropriated to him. He is free to hold opinions, but referring to other members of the party in such derogatory terms is inappropriate,” he said.
“Let me confirm that the issue has been settled and within a few days Nigerians will hear the proper position of things,” he stated.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, the former minister expressed confidence in the ADC’s ability to serve as a credible opposition.
“The ADC is prepared for 2027, and these challenges, whether internal wranglings or procedural requirements, are normal.
“From our activities across the country, it is clear that Nigerians can count on us to provide a credible alternative to the ruling party,” he said.
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