The African Democracy Congress (ADC) has denied recent reports that a group of opposition parties plans to abandon it in favor of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), for the 2027 general elections. According to Bola Abdullahi, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, these rumors are false, and the coalition remains dedicated to its current party.
Abdullahi told reporters that the coalition is committed to building the ADC into a strong, nationwide democratic party. “There is no such thing. We have moved on from that. ADC is our party,” he stated in a message This statement directly addresses speculation that the opposition would switch to the ADA, a new group that recently passed the first stage of registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ADA is one of 14 out of 171 associations seeking to become official political parties.
The rumors started after INEC’s announcement last week, which led some to believe that the coalition, which chose the ADC in July, would eventually join forces with the ADA. However, Abdullahi’s comments make it clear that the ADC remains the chosen platform for the opposition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election.
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Abdullahi also pointed out that forces trying to turn Nigeria into a one-party state are behind the many legal challenges the coalition is facing. He explained that from the very beginning, the coalition knew it would face opposition from those who had previously tried to destabilize other opposition parties.
“We know from day one that what brought us into the coalition, the very forces that were destabilising the other opposition political parties are not going to allow the ADC coalition to just fly without challenge,” he said while speaking to the press over the weekend. This suggests that the ADC and its coalition partners are bracing for a tough fight, not just in the election, but also in court, as they work to present a united front against the current government.
The ADC’s firm position is a key development for Nigeria’s political landscape. It signals that despite the emergence of new political hopefuls like the ADA, the current opposition coalition is not swayed. Their focus is on strengthening the ADC from within and using it as the main vehicle to mount a serious challenge to the APC.
The situation highlights the intense political maneuvering happening behind the scenes. The legal battles mentioned by Abdullahi suggest that the fight for political power in Nigeria is not limited to public rallies and campaigns but also involves a constant struggle in the legal system. This makes the ADC’s journey to the 2027 elections even more challenging and interesting to watch.
