…Says Atiku won’t be it’s 2027 presidential candidate
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), under the leadership of its National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has denied being involved in any alliance, merger or coalition with the G100 Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party also accused some members within the G100 Coalition and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of allegedly attempting to pressure its leadership into a forced alliance, insisting that it would contest the 2027 elections independently.
Gombe, in a statement, said the ADC remained committed to its political ideology, organisational structure and nationwide presence, stressing that the party would not allow itself to be drawn into any arrangement that could undermine its interests.
The ADC chairman also warned Atiku against allegedly presenting himself as the party’s presidential candidate or speaking on its behalf.
He said: “The leadership of the ADC is fully cognizant of the sustained pressure, political manipulation, and backchannel negotiations being orchestrated by certain elements within the so-called G100 Coalition and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in a deliberate attempt to railroad the ADC into a forced merger or alliance.
“For the avoidance of doubt, let it be placed on record; The African Democratic Congress is NOT, and will NOT be, in any alliance, merger, or coalition with any political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The ADC is an independent, principle driven, and self-reliant political party. We will contest and win elections at all levels on the strength of our ideology, our national structure, and the mandate of the Nigerian people.
“We hereby serve a firm notice to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to desist forthwith from parading himself as, or speaking on behalf of the ADC as its presidential candidate. Any further attempt to drag the name of our great party into his personal political vendetta or into actions that bring Nigeria into international ridicule will be met with appropriate legal and political consequences.
“As patriotic Nigerians and custodians of this party, we will not sit idly by and watch opportunists like Atiku Abubakar hijack our platform to peddle falsehoods, incite chaos, and destabilize our democracy in pursuit of personal ambition.”
He described the party as independent and self-reliant, adding that its leadership would not be coerced into an alliance that contradicted the interests of its members.
Gombe, said the ADC remained open to Nigerians committed to its ideology and political objectives, while urging members and the general public to disregard publications linking the party to Atiku or the G100 Coalition.
The chairman reiterated that the party was prepared to participate in the 2027 general elections without compromising its stated position on political alliances.
He added, “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains focused, united, and resolute in its mission to rescue Nigeria and provide credible leadership in 2027. We reiterate that our party will not be coerced, manipulated, or railroaded into any unholy alliance that negates the interest of our legacy members and the Nigerian people.
“Our doors remain open to genuine patriots who believe in our ideology, but not to serial losers seeking a platform of convenience. We call on all our members across the country, as well as the general public, to disregard any publication or insinuation linking the ADC to Atiku Abubakar or the so-called G100 Coalition.
“The ADC is prepared, positioned, and determined to contest and win the 2027 general elections without compromise.”
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