The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied rumours that two of its presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, are about to leave, stating that the party is still concentrating on its 2027 election goals.
According to reports on Saturday, Obi and Kwankwaso’s camps were thinking about joining the recently formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in order to run for president together.
The ADC’s capacity to field candidates in the upcoming general elections may be hampered by internal issues and legal ambiguities, according to sources from both sides. The party, however, rejected worries about its viability in response to the development, calling such assertions “distractions.”
Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, responded by saying the party was still dedicated to its principal goal of overthrowing the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“The 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,” Abdullahi said.
The party also rejected suggestions that it might be unable to participate in the 2027 elections, describing such claims as “entirely unfounded, mischievous, and designed to create confusion.”
The party reaffirmed its status as a top opposition platform and stated that it was concentrating on nationwide organization and grassroots mobilization in advance of the elections.
The ADC insisted that its plans for the 2027 elections are still on track and urged its members and supporters to ignore rumors regarding its future.
“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 cost of living, and limited opportunities, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win.
“Let us be clear: the ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections, not just candidates, but credible, competent, and nationally acceptable candidates capable of leading this country out of its current crisis,” the statement added.
The ADC further maintained that it remained compliant with all constitutional and electoral requirements, stressing that there were no legal impediments to its participation in the polls.
“We are a law-abiding political party, fully compliant with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. Any suggestion to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and dampen the growing momentum around our party,” Abdullahi said.
Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso defections speculations
Recall that NNPP Chieftain, Buba Galadima, confirmed that the due of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will move to the National Democratic Party next week.
“Both Obi, Kwankwaso and their chieftains were on ground between yesterday and this morning signing the relevant documents with Senator Dickson and the NDC leaders’, he said.
“We don’t want a repeat of what happened in the ADC to occur again. We discovered late that Atiku and his loyalists lured our leaders to that opposition party to fulfil only one single mission – Atiku’s presidential ambition.
“All is now set. Both Obi and Kwankwaso will announce their defection from the ADC on Monday.”
