RismadarVoice Reporters
May 25, 2026
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged its presidential aspirants, party leaders, delegates and members nationwide to uphold discipline, unity and democratic principles ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Monday.
The call was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
The ADC described the forthcoming exercise as a crucial democratic moment for both the party and Nigerians seeking what it termed a credible political alternative.
According to the statement, the ADC remains committed to internal democracy and transparency in the selection of its presidential candidate.
“The ADC remains proud to stand today as the only truly democratic party in Nigeria because it is the only political party whose choice of presidential candidate is determined through open primaries,” Abdullahi stated.
He stressed that the conduct of party members before, during and after the primaries would reflect the leadership values the party seeks to promote.
“We therefore urge all aspirants, their supporters, delegates and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly and with dignity throughout the process,” he said.
“This election must reflect the values we claim to represent as a party committed to transparency, internal democracy, national unity and the rule of law.”
Abdullahi noted that while political contests and disagreements were expected in any democratic process, the broader goal of rebuilding Nigeria and restoring public confidence in leadership should remain the priority.
“At the end of this exercise, there will be no winners or losers within the ADC family. The ultimate objective is to emerge stronger, more united and fully prepared to offer Nigerians the competent and credible leadership they deserve,” he added.
The party also assured members that adequate arrangements had been made to ensure a free, fair and credible primary election.
“History will judge us not merely by who emerges as a candidate, but by how we conduct ourselves in this defining moment,” the statement concluded.
