The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally distanced itself from President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, declaring that the party remains firmly committed to its role as a credible opposition force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The party’s National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, made the position clear on Sunday in Abuja during the inauguration of the ADC’s zonal and state congress and appeal committees across the country.
Gombe said the inauguration marked a critical step in strengthening the party’s internal democratic structures and preparing the ADC for future electoral contests.
According to him, the committees were constituted to oversee the planning and conduct of congresses at the zonal, state, local government and ward levels, in line with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act.
“This is a significant milestone in the history of our great party,” Gombe said. “The establishment of these committees reflects our commitment to building strong party structures and ensuring that the voices of our members are heard at all levels.”
He explained that the committees would also be responsible for enforcing constitutional compliance, implementing congress guidelines and upholding electoral regulations, including voting procedures, ballot handling and result declaration.
Gombe called on party members to remain united and committed to building a stronger ADC founded on justice, equity and fairness, while urging leaders at all levels to empower members and provide the guidance needed to drive change.
Addressing recent political comments credited to Hon. Leke Joseph Abijide, Gombe categorically rejected any suggestion that the ADC supports President Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
“I want to clearly distance the leadership of the ADC from the statement credited to Hon. Leke Joseph Abijide in support of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election,” he said. “That statement does not reflect the position of the African Democratic Congress. We reject any association with it and reaffirm our stance as a determined opposition party.”
In his acceptance speech, Chairman of the Congress Committee for the North-West geopolitical zone, Abimikun Monday, described the inauguration as a major step towards repositioning the party nationwide.
“This marks a milestone in our efforts to reposition the leadership of the ADC across all strata,” Monday said, noting that the assignment reflected the confidence reposed in the committee by the party’s national leadership.
He commended Gombe for his commitment to rebuilding the party despite internal challenges and assured that the committee would faithfully carry out its mandate.
“Our duty is to oversee the planning and execution of zonal, state and local government congresses strictly in line with the ADC constitution, approved guidelines and the Electoral Act of Nigeria,” he added.
Also speaking, the Kaduna State Chairman of the ADC, Sani Aliyu Mohammed, pledged the party’s determination to win power through democratic means.
“We will do everything within our power, from the state level down to the local governments, to ensure effective organisation and success,” Mohammed said.
He expressed confidence in the party’s future, adding, “We will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the ADC becomes the new name and the new anthem on the lips of every Nigerian from 2027 onward. This is a promise we are making, and we will pursue all legal and legitimate options to actualise this vision.”
Mohammed thanked party members for their continued support and reaffirmed the leadership’s commitment to delivering on the mandate entrusted to the newly inaugurated committees.
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