The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that it will not field candidates in the 2027 general elections, insisting it remains fully committed to contesting and winning the polls.

In a statement posted on X, the party’s spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi said suggestions that the ADC would abstain from the elections were “entirely unfounded” and aimed at misleading the public.

“The ADC will present candidates in the 2027 general elections,” Abdullahi said, adding that the party would field “credible, competent and nationally acceptable” contenders capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

The party said it remained focused on what it described as its mission to “rescue Nigeria” from the failures of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and to prevent what it called a drift towards a one-party state.

Abdullahi stressed that the ADC was operating within the law and remained compliant with the constitution and the Electoral Act, noting that there was no legal barrier to its participation in the next general elections.

He described claims to the contrary as a “deliberate attempt” to create confusion and weaken the party’s growing support base.

The ADC also positioned itself as a leading opposition platform, saying it was intensifying efforts to build nationwide structures, mobilise supporters and prepare for the 2027 vote.

“The ADC stands today as the primary opposition platform in Nigeria, and we take that responsibility seriously. We are not distracted by noise. We are focused on the real work, organising across the country, mobilising Nigerians who are tired of insecurity, rising costs of living, and limited opportunities, and building the structures required not just to contest, but to win“ he said