ADC 2027 election plan focuses on protecting votes as the party says it will not rely solely on INEC during the 2027 general election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to strengthen its election monitoring strategy ahead of the 2027 general election, saying it will take measures to protect votes cast for its candidates across Nigeria.
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The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, during a road walk organised to create awareness about the party and its preparations for the upcoming elections.
Abdullahi said the ADC would not depend entirely on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to safeguard its electoral interests, arguing that political parties must play an active role in protecting their mandates.
He acknowledged that there were credible officials within the electoral body but maintained that elections should not be built solely on trust.
“We know what INEC is capable of. We trusted the commission during the 2023 general election, but the outcome left us disappointed. We will not make the same mistake again by relying only on trust,” Abdullahi said.
The party spokesman said the ADC had learnt lessons from previous electoral experiences and was developing a structure to ensure that votes for its candidates were properly monitored and defended throughout the electoral process.
Although he did not disclose specific details of the strategy, Abdullahi said the party was determined not to leave election outcomes to chance.
“We are prepared to ensure that every valid vote for our candidates counts,” he said.
The ADC also expressed confidence about its prospects in the 2027 election, with Abdullahi stating that the party believes it can defeat incumbent President Bola Tinubu at the polls.
The comments come as political parties across Nigeria intensify early preparations for the 2027 general election, with issues surrounding electoral transparency, voter protection and public confidence expected to remain central to political debates.
Following controversies surrounding previous elections, including disputes over results and calls for stronger electoral safeguards, parties and civil society groups have continued to emphasise the importance of credible processes and peaceful participation.
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The ADC’s latest position highlights the growing focus among opposition parties on election-day organisation, voter mobilisation and mechanisms to monitor results as the country moves closer to another national electoral cycle.
