The African Democratic Congress (ADC) national leadership has pledged to work hard to avoid repeating the mistakes of past political transitions, particularly the failure of the “change” promised in 2015.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi emphasized the party’s commitment to meeting Nigerians’ high expectations and delivering good governance if they succeed in replacing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Abdullahi highlighted the disappointment Nigerians still feel from the APC’s governance after it replaced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015. He dismissed claims that the ADC coalition lost momentum after unveiling its national leaders, stressing that winning elections requires more than just public noise and hype.
He said, “There is nothing like loss of momentum or second-guessing about strategies. We know that the expectations from Nigerians are massive. We do not want to repeat the mistakes of the past. We know that winning elections goes beyond street noise.”
Abdullahi pointed out that Nigeria continues to suffer from the failure of the “Change” agenda, which led to public distrust in politicians. The APC came with high promises but failed in policy execution and delivering on its mandate.
He added, “ADC is working behind the scenes to avert a possible repeat of that mistake. It is obvious that Nigerians want to see a new Nigeria under the ADC. We are therefore tightening the bolts and nuts in the machinery to guarantee Nigerians good governance as returns for the belief and trust in the party to rewrite the story of the country from inhumane policy choices to shared prosperity, peace and unity.”
The ADC plans to offer credible alternatives to address Nigeria’s political and economic challenges, including a critical review of the APC’s policies such as the naira flotation and the sudden removal of the petroleum subsidy.
Regarding the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Abdullahi assured that ADC will conduct a transparent, fair, and inclusive straw poll to select its standard bearer. He said, “The journey to a new Nigeria which Nigerians crave would begin from the way that ADC plans to conduct its candidate nomination process. The chairman, Senator David Mark, has made it abundantly clear to all stakeholders in the party that they will enjoy a level playing field.”
He emphasized, “There is nothing like a preferred candidate or hidden agenda; ADC’s presidential candidate will not emerge from a closet arrangement. The party is on a mission to rescue Nigeria. Rebuilding confidence in our democracy so that young people can inject their energy in nation building and public service can be rekindled.”
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