The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed speculations that the party might not field candidates for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
The ADC in a statement made available to NOP NIGERIA on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said such claims are unfounded, mischievous, and designed to create confusion.
He reiterated that the party is focused on saving Nigeria by removing the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power through the polls.
Abdullahi also assured that the party would present capable and competent candidates for the 2027 elections, adding that the ADC would not be distracted by noise.
The full statement reads: “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that we remain focused on our mission to rescue Nigeria from the failure of the APC-led government and to prevent the dangerous slide toward a one-party state.
“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. They have no basis in law, in fact, or in the reality of our preparations as a political party.
“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.
“We remain a law-abiding political party, fully compliant with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. There is no legal impediment to our participation in the 2027 elections, and any suggestion to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and dampen the growing momentum around our party.
“The ADC stands today as the primary opposition platform in Nigeria, and we take that responsibility seriously. We are not distracted by noise. We are focused on the real work, organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians who are tired of insecurity, rising costs of living, and limited opportunities, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win.
“We urge our members, supporters, and all well-meaning Nigerians to disregard these baseless assertions. The task before us is too important to be derailed by speculation.”
