“No Victor, No Vanquished After Primaries,” ADC Appeals for Unity Ahead of Presidential Contest

 By Kehinde Awosina 



The opposition party, African Democratic Congress, has appealed to its presidential aspirants, party leaders, delegates, and members nationwide to maintain unity and discipline ahead of its presidential primaries scheduled for Monday.


In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the forthcoming exercise as a critical democratic moment for both the party and Nigerians seeking a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.


According to Abdullahi, the ADC remains committed to transparency, internal democracy, and the rule of law, stressing that the conduct of the primaries would reflect the party’s leadership culture and democratic values.


He stated that the ADC was proud to present itself as “the only truly democratic party” in the country, noting that its presidential candidate would emerge through an open and transparent primary process.


The party urged aspirants and their supporters to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly before, during, and after the election process.


“We therefore urge all aspirants, their supporters, delegates, and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and with dignity throughout the process,” the statement read.


Abdullahi added that while disagreements and contests were natural in any democratic setting, the broader objective of rebuilding Nigeria and restoring public confidence in leadership should remain the priority.


He further assured party members that adequate measures had been put in place to ensure a free, fair, and credible primary election.


“At the end of this exercise, there will be no winners or losers within the ADC family. The ultimate objective is to emerge stronger, more united, and fully prepared to offer Nigerians the competent and credible leadership they deserve,” he stated.


The party also called on members across the country to rise above personal interests and contribute to a peaceful and successful exercise, saying history would judge the party not only by the eventual candidate but by the conduct of the process itself.

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