The African Democratic Congress has expressed confidence that it will become a major contender in the 2027 general elections despite not having sitting governors among its ranks.
The party’s National Vice Chairman, Senator Nazif Gamawa, made the declaration on Monday while speaking with journalists in Bauchi. He argued that political dominance does not solely depend on occupying governorship seats, recalling how former President Muhammadu Buhari defeated an incumbent president in 2015 without the support of governors.
Gamawa said the growing yearning for change among Nigerians places the ADC in a strategic position ahead of the polls.
“The people have already believed that a new political movement is the option, so ADC is the saviour. We are giving them one blow,” he declared.
Gamawa dismissed claims of internal rifts within the ADC and urged politicians dissatisfied with their current parties to join the movement. He also criticised the high cost of nomination forms in other political parties, assuring that the ADC would not impose financial barriers on aspirants.
“We are not going to be like them. We will give a chance to every well-meaning Nigerian,” he said.
Gamawa, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, said the ADC leadership is working to reposition the party for national acceptance and electoral victory. He added that the party remains committed to fairness, inclusion, and grassroots empowerment if given the mandate to govern.
He appealed to eligible voters to register, collect their Permanent Voter Cards, and participate actively in the electoral process, describing voting as both a right and a civic duty.
Gamawa warned that political apathy would allow bad leadership to persist, stressing that Nigeria’s governance has been “hijacked by a few individuals.” He noted that the ADC aims to mentor young people and open more opportunities for citizens seeking leadership roles.
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