The Nigerian presidency rejects ADC’s claim of a plot to make Bola Tinubu sole 2027 presidential candidate, calling it baseless
The Nigerian presidency has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is orchestrating a plan to make President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the sole contender in the 2027 presidential election.
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Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the allegation as baseless, asserting that the ADC’s claims relate to internal party disputes rather than any action by the APC.
“This is an ADC party matter. Let the party resolve its internal issues and stop its wild accusations against the APC and President Tinubu,” Onanuga said.
He added that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would determine leadership recognition where necessary.
The ADC alleged that the supposed plot was being driven by an APC governor in collaboration with a senior security official based in Abuja, aimed at pressuring INEC to recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe, an expelled ADC member, as the party’s national chairman. The party vowed to resist such moves in defence of democratic integrity.
Bolaji Abdullahi, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, had previously warned that the claim was a deliberate attempt to create confusion within the ADC, which he described as one of the few viable opposition platforms remaining in Nigeria.
The ADC maintains that its leadership remains under Senator David Mark following meetings witnessed by INEC officials in July 2025.
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The presidency’s rejection of the allegations comes amid heightened political tensions as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Observers note that both ruling and opposition parties are increasingly focused on securing strategic positions ahead of the electoral cycle.
