ADC ACCUSES APC OF IGNORING NIGERIA’S SUFFERING TO CHASE 2027 AGENDA

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly prioritizing early re-election efforts for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite worsening economic and security conditions in the country. In a statement released by its interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused the APC of violating electoral laws and displaying insensitivity to the suffering of ordinary Nigerians through premature political activities.

This condemnation comes just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned political parties and aspirants against early campaign activities, which it said contravene the Electoral Act. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, reiterated that the commission has not yet released a timetable for the 2027 elections and emphasized that public campaigning is prohibited until 150 days before polling day. Despite this, the ADC pointed to growing instances of political posters, endorsements, and rallies as clear signs of illegal early campaigning by the ruling party.

Abdullahi noted that while the country grapples with a collapsing naira, soaring inflation, rising fuel costs, and rampant kidnappings, the APC has focused on orchestrated endorsements and campaign billboards for Tinubu’s second term. He cited rallies in cities like Port Harcourt, Minna, Kano, and Akure, along with a declaration by the Abuja national caucus naming Tinubu the sole candidate, as examples of brazen disregard for electoral guidelines. The ADC warned that such moves not only flout INEC regulations but also reflect a troubling disconnect from the real challenges Nigerians face daily.