The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on its presidential aspirants, delegates, and party members nationwide to uphold unity, discipline, and democratic principles ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for today (Monday).
ADC is the only party with three presidential aspirants including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and an economist Dr. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the forthcoming exercise as a defining moment not only for the party but also for Nigerians seeking a credible political alternative.
According to the party, the conduct of participants throughout the primary process would reflect the leadership values the ADC intends to promote.
“The ADC remains proud to stand today as the only truly democratic party in Nigeria, because it is the only political party whose choice of presidential candidate is determined through open primaries,” the statement said.
The party urged aspirants, their supporters, delegates, and members to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly before, during, and after the exercise.
“This election must reflect the values we claim to represent as a party committed to transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and the rule of law,” Abdullahi stated.
The ADC acknowledged that disagreements and competition are natural features of democratic contests but stressed that the broader objective of offering Nigerians alternative leadership should take precedence.
“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,” the statement added.
The party also assured members that adequate arrangements had been made to guarantee a transparent, credible, and fair primary process.
“History will judge us, not merely by who emerges as candidate, but by how we conduct ourselves in this defining moment. We call on every member of our great party to rise to the occasion,” the statement concluded.
The ADC’s presidential primaries which will take place in all the 8,809 electoral wards in the country.
The party resorter to an open primary election as aspirations failed to reach a consensus in line with the Electoral Act 2026 as amended. Authority.
