ADC insists on inclusion in 2027 elections or threatens boycott
Ralph Nwosu, founding National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that the 2027 general elections cannot proceed without the ADC on the ballot. He made this statement at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, emphasizing the party’s growing support and coalition strength. Balarabe Rufai, the ADC National Youth Leader, also called for genuine youth and women inclusion within the party. The ADC continues to face internal leadership disputes and legal battles.
Key takeaways
- Ralph Nwosu stated that neither Bola Tinubu nor Joash Amupitan (INEC Chairman) can conduct the 2027 elections if the ADC is excluded from the ballot.
- Nwosu claimed the ADC has over five million members and is targeting at least 11 million registered supporters.
- Balarabe Rufai emphasized the party constitution’s provisions for youth and women inclusion, including reserved tickets for young people.
- The ADC has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, with the removal of key officials by INEC on April 1 and ongoing legal disputes, including a Supreme Court hearing on April 22.
- Former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie highlighted the need for youth empowerment and described the 20% affirmative action in the ADC constitution as a structural correction.
