Abuja — Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not adopt zoning or any consensus arrangement in its presidential primary ahead of the next general elections.
Speaking on Trust TV, El-Rufai said the party is committed to conducting free, fair, and transparent primaries, assuring that all aspirants will be allowed to contest without pressure, imposition, or forced withdrawal.
He disclosed that the ADC leadership is currently finalising its manifesto and policy platform, while also engaging prospective presidential, governorship, and other aspirants to foster internal cohesion ahead of the primaries.
“At the top level, we are preparing our manifesto and our platform. We are also working on bringing together our presidential, governorship, and other aspirants to agree on a process that will guarantee free and fair primaries,” El-Rufai said.
According to him, the party has resolved that no zoning formula will be applied and no aspirant will be compelled to step down for another.
“There will be no zoning, no consensus, and no forcing anyone to withdraw. Everyone will be given the opportunity to contest, and whoever emerges will have the support of all,” he stated.
El-Rufai also dismissed claims that the ADC lacks grassroots support, insisting that the party’s growing influence is evident nationwide.
“If you think the ADC has no grassroots support, ask some members of the National Assembly to visit their constituencies without heavy security,” he added.
The remarks come amid increasing political realignments as parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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