The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is determined to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. The ADC plans to match the APC “tactic for tactic.” They believe that despite not having serving governors, they have the backing of Nigerians who are unhappy with the country’s direction. The party is focused on building a strong ideological base and crafting a unified manifesto.

The ADC is intensifying efforts to rally citizens in the Northern part of the country, aiming to address challenges such as insecurity, poverty, and ethnic-religious conflict. They are positioning themselves at the heart of a new opposition coalition and are open to alliances with other parties and political figures.

Internal unity is a priority for the ADC leadership, which is focused on maintaining party cohesion and preventing internal divisions while ensuring transparency in their processes. They aim to build a strong base of support among ordinary Nigerians, reaching out to various groups, including professionals, youths, and diaspora returnees.

The ADC leadership has expressed confidence in their ability to counter any attempts to manipulate the electoral process and is prioritizing the development of a comprehensive manifesto that addresses the needs of the Nigerian people. They intend to hold candidates accountable to this manifesto, while also addressing concerns about potential hijacking by a cabal, emphasizing that the party is for all Nigerians and has functional structures in place.