We’re not in talks with PRP, others – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting it is in talks with other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such claims as false and speculative.

Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the clarification in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday.

“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 a court judgement.

“We would like to state categorically that this is not true. The coalition leadership is not having any such conversation with any political party at the moment,” he stated.

Abdullahi said the party remains focused on challenging what it described as unlawful actions taken against its leadership, expressing confidence in the judiciary to uphold the rule of law.

“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. We believe that this is the only path to safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring that multiparty democracy survives in Nigeria,” he said.

“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. Any suggestion that we are considering abandoning the ADC is preemptive and speculative, and should be ignored,” Abdullahi added.

Despite what he described as “the flagrant bastardisation of democratic institutions,” the ADC spokesman expressed optimism that the courts would act independently.