The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly rejected reports claiming it is engaged in discussions with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ahead of a crucial court ruling on its internal leadership crisis.
In a statement issued on Monday, ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullah described the circulating reports as “false.” “Our attention has been drawn to a story in circulation that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is in talks with another political party, specifically the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), in anticipation of its court judgment,” he said. “We would like to state categorically that this is not true.”
The party also clarified that its coalition leadership is not currently holding talks with any other political party. “We are fully committed to ensuring that the illegal action taken against our leadership by INEC and other agents of the ruling party is upturned,” the statement added.
“We believe that this is the only path to safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring that multiparty democracy survives in Nigeria.”While reaffirming its focus on the ongoing legal battle, the ADC expressed openness to future expansion of the opposition coalition. “While we are open to expanding the coalition to bring all opposition elements in the country together to rescue our country, we remain clear about the responsibility that this moment has imposed on us. We will not abdicate that responsibility,” it said.
The party also dismissed any suggestion of abandoning the ADC platform. “Therefore, any suggestion that we are considering abandoning the ADC is preemptive and speculative, and should be ignored,” Abdullah stated.
The ADC has positioned itself as a key platform for opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the party continues to grapple with internal leadership disputes and legal challenges regarding its control and recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Despite these challenges, the ADC expressed confidence in the judiciary. “Notwithstanding the flagrant bastardisation of democratic institutions, the ADC leadership remains confident that the judicial institutions will, at this defining moment, resist the pressure to be complicit in undermining Nigeria’s democracy.” This latest denial comes amid heightened political manoeuvring within Nigeria’s opposition ranks as different parties and figures position themselves for the next electoral cycle.
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