The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is ready for “anything” in the 2027 general election, insisting it can defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if Nigerians are allowed to freely choose their leaders, while vowing to ‘police’ and protect every vote cast for its candidates. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is ready for “anything” in the 2027 general election, insisting it can defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if Nigerians are allowed to freely choose their leaders, while vowing to ‘police’ and protect every vote cast for its candidates.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the declaration while speaking on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, where he assessed the ADC’s chances in the 2027 presidential election and raised concerns about the credibility of the electoral process.
Abdullahi said the ADC had no doubt about its ability to defeat the APC at the polls, despite the growing number of opposition political groups seeking to establish themselves ahead of the election. He maintained that the party’s major concern was not whether it could win but whether the election would be conducted in a manner that allows the votes of Nigerians to determine the final outcome.
According to him, the ADC would approach the 2027 election with confidence but would not take the electoral process for granted. He said the party was already preparing to protect votes cast by its supporters, stressing that winning votes at polling units would not be enough if those votes were not adequately protected throughout the electoral process.
The ADC spokesman alleged that the ruling APC could attempt to manipulate the 2027 election in its favour, prompting the opposition party to prepare for whatever challenges might arise. He said the ADC was ready to confront such challenges and would remain vigilant from the commencement of voting until the final results were announced.
Abdullahi specifically said the party would “police” its votes, arguing that ADC members and supporters must remain alert throughout the election. He suggested that the opposition could not afford to assume that the electoral process would automatically protect its interests, particularly when competing against an incumbent party with significant political influence.
He further questioned the implications of comments attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, concerning the Osun State governorship election. Abdullahi said Wike’s suggestion that he could have delivered Osun State for the APC if he had been present there raised concerns about the ability of influential political actors to affect electoral outcomes.
The ADC spokesman questioned what such a statement would mean for the choices of ordinary voters, arguing that it could suggest that political influence might determine an election regardless of the preferences expressed by citizens at the polling units. He described the alleged remark as a “confession” and said it reinforced concerns within the opposition camp about the credibility and independence of the electoral process.
Abdullahi’s comments come amid increasing political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general election, with opposition parties and political coalitions stepping up efforts to challenge the APC. The ADC has emerged as one of the platforms attracting opposition figures, while discussions over how to build a strong alternative to the ruling party continue to dominate the political space.
The party spokesman also alleged that the APC had lost significant support among Nigerians, claiming that the ruling party’s alleged decline in popularity was responsible for what he described as increasing threats against political opponents. He argued that the political situation presented the opposition with an opportunity to make significant gains if the election was conducted under credible conditions.
He maintained that the ADC was therefore preparing for the 2027 contest on two fronts: mobilising Nigerians to vote for its candidates and ensuring that those votes are protected. According to him, the party would not simply campaign, secure votes and leave the rest to chance, but would remain involved in monitoring the electoral process to ensure that its supporters’ choices were reflected in the final results.
Abdullahi reiterated that the ADC remained confident of defeating the APC if the election was free, fair and credible. He said the party’s position was based on the belief that Nigerians had the power to determine the direction of the country through their votes, provided the electoral process gave every political party a level playing field.
He stressed that the ADC was not afraid of the electoral contest and would not be discouraged by the challenges associated with taking on an incumbent political party. Rather, he said the opposition was preparing for the election with the expectation that it could face attempts to undermine its support and would therefore be ready to defend its electoral interests.
The ADC publicity secretary’s warning also highlights the wider concerns surrounding the 2027 election, particularly the credibility of the process, the influence of incumbency and the ability of opposition parties to protect their votes. While political parties continue to mobilise supporters, the question of whether voters’ choices will be fully reflected in the final outcome remains a major issue in the emerging political contest.
As preparations for the 2027 election gather momentum, the ADC is positioning itself as a serious challenger to the APC, projecting confidence in its ability to win while simultaneously preparing for what it considers a potentially difficult electoral battle. Abdullahi’s message was clear: the party believes it can win if the election is free and fair, but it is also preparing to defend the votes that could take it to victory.