As the 2027 presidential election approaches, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is not fixated on the controversial issue of zoning.
Instead, the party emphasized its focus on establishing a strong, grassroots-driven political structure nationwide.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of the coalition’s Sub-Committee on the Feasibility of the Registration of a New Political Party, Dr. Umar Ardo, dismissed claims that the coalition had abandoned its application for the registration of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), asserting that it is part of a broader two-pronged strategy.
The ADC expressed its intent to reform Nigeria’s political landscape by advancing core principles, practical solutions, and governance centered on the people, rather than relying on regional power-sharing models.
In an exclusive interview, ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, explained that the party’s strategy for 2027 prioritizes national interest and merit over traditional zoning arrangements.
He also noted that the ADC is actively working on strengthening its presence across all levels of government.
Abdullahi stated: “As for 2027, let me be clear: we are building the party to be a serious contender, not just a participant. But we are not fixated on the presidency as though it were the only prize worth winning. That kind of thinking is part of what has led to the political dysfunction we see today.
“We are focused on building capacity across all levels so that we can contest and win governorships, Senate seats, House of Reps seats, and positions in state assemblies. Yes, the question of the presidential ticket will come, but first, we are laying the foundation.
“A party cannot be something built on nothing. We must first build the structure, and when we get to the bridge, we will cross it. Our emphasis now is on readiness, organisation, and credibility. The ADC is here to give Nigerians a real alternative; not just a new name, but a new vision.”
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He criticised the current political climate in Nigeria, saying that it remains divided along ethnic and regional lines.
Pointing to both the APC and PDP, Abdullahi argued that they often prioritize power-sharing instead of unity and competence. He described the ADC as a much-needed and intentional intervention in Nigerian politics.
He said: “We are not fixated on power for its own sake. Our interest is not just in changing the occupants of political offices, but in transforming the way politics is done in Nigeria.
“Structurally, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is fundamentally different from the traditional political formations Nigerians are familiar with. The APC, for instance, came into existence in 2013 as a coalition of several parties with a singular goal: to wrest power from the PDP in 2015. It was a merger driven by expediency.
“The ADC, on the other hand, is a deliberate intervention, born out of necessity by a coalition of individuals who recognised that Nigeria was sliding dangerously toward a one-party state. It is a conscious response to a political vacuum.
“Over the past decade, what we have witnessed is the gradual erosion of meaningful opposition in Nigeria.
“Functionally, the APC has governed without checks, and the PDP has struggled to offer coherent alternatives. Take power away from the APC and you will find there is little holding it together; no clear ideology, no distinct vision.
“For 10 years, Nigerians have been without a viable opposition, until now. Since the ADC was adopted by the coalition on July 2, we’ve begun to offer a bold and issue-based engagement with the ruling party. That’s the role we are stepping into.
“The ADC is not just here to oppose; we are here to present a better way of doing politics; focused, principled, and people-driven.”
Abdullahi added that the ADC is currently working hard to build credible and community-rooted party structures nationwide.
“When it comes to grassroots mobilisation, we are doing the hard work. Real political change does not begin in high offices; it starts at the grassroots.
“Beyond the profile of Peter Obi, the ADC has credible political leaders and organisers in the SouthEast and SouthSouth who are putting in the work to establish strong, community-based structures.
“In the SouthWest, we’ve seen impressive signs; the crowd that turned out for our rally in Ekiti on Saturday was not by accident. Look at the impressive momentum Aregbesola generated in Osun recently. Across the country, something is stirring, and the ADC is giving it direction.
“We are challenging the idea that opposition politics must be noisy or reactionary. Ours is a politics of ideas, of solutions, of national renewal.
“Our emphasis now is on readiness, organisation, and credibility. The ADC is here to give Nigerians a real alternative—not just a new name, but a new vision,” he said.
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