RismadarVoice Reporters
March 29, 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed it is considering adopting a consensus approach in selecting its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this during an appearance on One-on-One, an Arise TV programme on Saturday. He explained that the party is weighing between direct primaries and consensus, noting that indirect primaries are no longer an option in line with the amended Electoral Act.
Abdullahi took a swipe at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a “special purpose vehicle” established to deliver the presidencies of former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu.
“If you take power out of APC, APC is actually nothing. I know the party well. Post Bola Tinubu, they will unravel quickly, even to their own surprise. He is the glue holding the party together,” he said.
He further alleged that the APC was showing signs of anxiety despite its dominance, controlling 31 states and a large majority in the National Assembly.
“In any free and fair election in Nigeria today, there’s no way APC will win. Why is a party with such overwhelming control still panicking and trying to destabilise opposition parties?” he queried.
According to him, the development reflects growing dissatisfaction among Nigerians with the ruling party.
The ADC has recently positioned itself as a major opposition platform through alliances with prominent political figures. Names speculated for its 2027 presidential ticket include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
