ADC remains strong, confident of 2027 victory despite Obi's exit
The youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the party remains strong and optimistic about its chances in the 2027 elections despite recent political realignments involving key
The youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the party remains strong and optimistic about its chances in the 2027 elections despite recent political realignments involving key figures.
National Youth Leader of the party, Balarabe Rufai, said the movement of Peter Obi from the party would not diminish its growing momentum or derail its objective of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Rufai, who spoke with The Nation on Sunday, said the party was not shaken by the development, stressing that its focus remains on strengthening democratic values rather than individual political decisions.
“Everybody has the right to choose the party they want. Everybody has the right to do what they feel is the best way to win,” he said.
He, however, cautioned against actions that could undermine democratic processes, including undue pressure on political actors or interference with institutional independence.
“What we are saying is let democracy work. Not to intimidate people, not to compromise institutions that are supposed to be independent in a democracy to be doing the bidding of government,” he added.
Rufai described the ADC as a resilient political platform that has evolved into a significant opposition force, attributing its growth to increasing public confidence.
“The ADC is a party of endurance. It is not just a party, it is a movement aimed at strengthening democracy,” he said.
He maintained that the party’s expanding support base positions it competitively ahead heading into the next general elections, citing recent membership figures as evidence of its rising influence.
“Looking at the indices, the ADC has the strength to win the 2027 election. We have recorded close to four million registered members within just one month,” he said.
The youth leader warned that attempts to weaken the party’s progress could have wider implications for the country’s democratic space.
“Any attempt to neutralise the momentum the ADC has built is not good for our democracy. It will amount to a betrayal of the trust of the people,” he said.
Rufai added that regardless of individual political choices, the priority should remain the protection of democratic principles and the sustenance of competitive politics.
He said the party would continue to position itself as a platform for inclusive participation while urging stakeholders to avoid actions that could erode public confidence in democratic institutions.
