According to a report by DAILY POST published on Saturday, July 12, 2025, presidential hopefuls under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have reportedly reached a mutual understanding to throw their collective support behind whichever candidate wins the party’s presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general election. The move is seen as a significant step towards ensuring internal harmony and strengthening the party’s position in the highly competitive race for Nigeria’s top office.
One of the key figures involved in the emerging coalition, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, confirmed the development in an interview with LEADERSHIP on Friday. Amaechi, who is himself a presidential aspirant under the ADC platform, emphasized that all contenders within the party are committed to upholding the spirit of unity and sportsmanship in the build-up to the party’s national convention.
As reported, the ADC has attracted several high-profile politicians into its ranks, all of whom have declared their intention to seek the party’s nomination for the presidency. Among these are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Amaechi himself. Their collective decision to contest under the ADC marks a strategic shift in Nigeria’s political dynamics, with the ADC positioning itself as a serious alternative to both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
There has been considerable speculation in political circles that the ADC might zone its presidential ticket to Nigeria’s northern region—an arrangement that could favor Atiku Abubakar in a potential face-off with incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. However, the interim National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, has moved to dispel those claims. Speaking to party members and journalists, Mark made it clear that the ADC has not endorsed any particular candidate and remains committed to a fair, inclusive, and competitive primary process.
Senator Mark, a former President of the Nigerian Senate, reassured party members that under his stewardship, the ADC would operate with the highest level of integrity and impartiality. He stated that the leadership is determined to conduct a transparent and credible primary election that reflects the will of the party’s grassroots members.
In his remarks, Amaechi emphasized that the spirit of unity among the aspirants is rooted in a shared desire to bring about meaningful change in Nigeria. However, he cautioned that the agreement to support the eventual winner is contingent on the primary being conducted in an open and transparent manner. He raised concerns over possible interference, noting the importance of safeguarding the process from undue manipulation.
He said: “What we agreed in principle, and I must say there is a need to lay the cards on the table – what we agreed is that whoever emerges from a transparent primary will be supported by everyone.”
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