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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that it may adopt a consensus method to select its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a television interview, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, explained that the ADC is currently considering both direct primaries and consensus as viable options, noting that indirect primaries have been ruled out following amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act.
He emphasized that consensus remains the party’s preferred approach because it is more cost-effective and could help unify stakeholders. According to him, the party is actively working toward reaching an agreement among key members to produce a single candidate.
Abdullahi also took aim at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that its unity is largely dependent on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He claimed that without Tinubu’s leadership, the party could quickly lose cohesion.
Describing the APC as a “special purpose vehicle,” he said it was primarily formed to secure power for former President Muhammadu Buhari and Tinubu, suggesting that it has already achieved that goal.
He further alleged that despite its dominance—with control of many state governments and the National Assembly—the APC appears uneasy about future elections. According to Abdullahi, this unease stems from fears that it may struggle to win in a genuinely free and fair contest.
Meanwhile, the ADC continues to position itself as a strong opposition platform, with speculation linking several prominent figures to its potential 2027 presidential ticket. These include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi. However, no official declarations have been made.