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2027: We remain focused, will present right presidential candidate – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reiterated its focus and commitment despite what it described as recent distraction.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it remained focused and would present the right presidential candidate for the next year’s general elections.
The party reiterated its set objectives to rescue the country from the misgovernance of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and save the country from the travesty of a one-party dictatorship.
Speaking on the suggestions in some quarters that the party will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections, the ADC dismissed such views as unfounded and mischievous scaremongering, with no basis in reality or in any law, insisting that it will field credible candidates for the elections.
According to the party, it remains the country’s primary opposition platform, with a clear focus on organising, mobilising, and preparing to win the 2027 general elections.
It charged Nigerians to disregard baseless assertions, noting that the party is fully compliant with all legal requirements and is actively building the structures necessary to contest and win elections at all levels.
“The ADC wishes to state, clearly and unequivocally, that we remain focused on our mission to rescue Nigeria from the failure of the APC-led government and to prevent the dangerous slide toward a one-party state.
“We have taken note of recent suggestions that the ADC will not produce candidates in the 2027 elections.
“We find such claims to be entirely unfounded, mischievous, and designed to create confusion where none exists. They have no basis in law, in fact, or in the reality of our preparations as a political party.
“Let us be clear. The ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections. Not just candidates, but credible, competent, and nationally acceptable candidates who are capable of leading this country out of its current crisis.
“We remain a law-abiding political party, fully compliant with the Constitution and the Electoral Act. There is no legal impediment to our participation in the 2027 elections, and any suggestion to the contrary is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and dampen the growing momentum around our party,” the statement said.
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Bola Bola Tinubu to learn from former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, saying they never deregistered opposition political parties.
Atiku made the call on Saturday in reaction to an attempt to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, through the courts.
The former Vice President said attempts to restrict political competition run contrary to democratic principles and could erode public confidence in the electoral process.
“Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari never deregistered opposition political parties. Copy and learn from them.
“If you’re truly popular and your policies have positively bettered the lives of the citizens, you shouldn’t be afraid of a free and fair competition,” Atiku said.
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A member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Taofeek Mustapha, was shot on Saturday by suspected political thugs in Osogbo.
This is as the state governorship election scheduled to take place in August draws closer.
The State Police Command confirmed the incident which happened in the Oluode-Aranyin area of the state.
The attack is said to have heightened concerns as rival political camps clash across the state.
The victim, who survived the shooting pointed out that he was targeted by the thugs because he was wearing a political cap associated with the APC candidate.
“I put on the AMBO crested cap when the shooting occurred. Everyone ran to safety and they pursued me because I was wearing the APC candidate cap. I did not wait but was shot. I cried for help before they retrieved back into the vehicle and drove away,” he said.
The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that an official investigation has already commenced to unravel those behind the attack.
Recall that the police, alongside other security agencies and electoral stakeholders, convened a peace meeting to encourage political parties to commit to a peaceful campaign and election.
However, the ruling Accord Party and the APC did not show up for the meeting.
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has won the entire 24 chairmanship seats and 240 councillorship positions in the just concluded local government elections in Gombe state.
The State Independent Electoral Commission, GOSIEC, made the announcement on Saturday in Gombe, the state capital.
According to GOSIEC, six political parties fielded candidates for the chairmanship elections.
The parties include the APC; Youth Party, YP and the National Rescue Movement, NRM.
Others are Zenith Labour Party, ZLP; African Action Congress, AAC, and Democratic Liberation Alliance, DLA.
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