The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is weighing its options for selecting a presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The party has been linked to several potential contenders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra Governor Peter Obi, and former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi.
The party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, notes that ADC has the option of either direct primaries or consensus in selecting its flagbearer. He emphasizes that indirect primaries are no longer on the table following amendments to the Electoral Act. The consensus approach remains the preferred choice due to its cost-effectiveness.
Abdullahi also criticizes the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the party's cohesion is tied to its current leadership. He alleges that APC is already showing signs of anxiety ahead of future elections.
The African Democratic Congress's consideration of a consensus approach in selecting its presidential candidate for 2027 raises questions about the party's internal dynamics and its ability to present a united front. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, has criticized the ruling APC, accusing it of being a "special purpose vehicle" created to deliver the presidencies of Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu. The APC's alleged anxiety ahead of future elections suggests that the party may be facing a crisis of confidence. For everyday Nigerians, the implications of this power struggle are clear: a fractured APC may create an opportunity for other parties to emerge and challenge the status quo.
