The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is in no rush to decide where its 2027 presidential ticket will go, insisting it won’t bow to pressure or speculation.
Speaking on television, the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, said discussions on zoning are ongoing but not yet final. According to him, the party will make its decision when the time is right.
His remarks come as other major parties begin to show their hands. The Labour Party has already zoned its ticket to the South, while the All Progressives Congress has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu as its consensus candidate.
Abdullahi also pushed back against claims that the ADC is simply a platform for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He said the party is open to everyone, not just one individual, noting that anyone interested—including figures like Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi—is free to contest under its banner.
He further accused the ruling party of weakening opposition voices, warning that division among opposition groups could make it harder to challenge the current government. For him, unity remains key to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy.
