The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that it has not taken any position on the zoning of its 2027 presidential ticket, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated yesterday.
Abdullahi dismissed claims by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement — a group supporting former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi — that the party had made and broken promises regarding the zoning of the presidency.
“You cannot break any promise you have not made,” Abdullahi said, emphasizing that ADC leaders have not discussed zoning. He described Tanko’s statement as “highly divisive and misleading,” questioning whether Tanko consulted with Obi before speaking on behalf of the coalition.
Tanko, in a weekend statement, had raised concerns about how ADC intends to zone its presidential ticket, arguing that equity and fairness should guide the decision since the presidency is currently held by the South. He also expressed interest in how the party plans to allocate principal offices within the coalition to ensure inclusivity and mobilization nationwide.
Responding, Abdullahi said, “While ADC may allow room for concessions, we cannot condone statements from those who lack understanding of the platform’s workings. Tanko’s view does not reflect Peter Obi’s position.”
Last week, ADC asked its key members to fully commit to the party by resigning from their current political affiliations. The caucus meeting, attended by notable leaders such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, notably did not see Obi in attendance.
The meeting’s outcome prompted Tanko’s reaction, despite Obi still being a member of the Labour Party.
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