Atiku Accuses New Plot to Exclude ADC from 2027 Ballot

Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concerns about a new scheme aimed at excluding the ADC from the 2027 general election ballot.

According to a statement from his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku alleged that elements within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration intend to employ political and legal tactics to remove the ADC from the ballot.

He urged ADC supporters to oppose any effort to selectively allow certain opposition parties in the upcoming election.

Atiku said the ruling party may conspire against democracy but would not be the sole decision-maker.

“We are fully aware of their plots. While they seek to sow confusion within the opposition, we know their real target is the ADC because it represents the most credible alternative.”

“We therefore call on all Nigerians—not just ADC members and supporters—to rise in defence of democracy and reject any attempt by the ruling party to cherry-pick which opposition parties are permitted to participate in the next general election.”

“Our message to the APC and the hooded men plotting in dark chambers is simple: you may conspire, but you will not succeed. If the APC is truly confident in its popularity, why is it so terrified of the ADC?” Atiku queried.