The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting it is in talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ahead of an anticipated court judgment, describing the claims as false and speculative.
In a statement addressing the circulating reports, the party said there are no ongoing discussions with any political party regarding a merger or alliance tied to its current legal challenges. “We would like to state categorically that this is not true,” the ADC said, adding that “the coalition leadership is not having any such conversation with any political party at the moment.”
The denial comes amid heightened political activity and internal disputes linked to actions taken by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which the ADC described as unlawful. The party maintained that its primary focus remains on overturning what it called “illegal action” against its leadership through the courts.
Reaffirming its stance, the ADC emphasized its commitment to due process and the rule of law, stating, “We are fully committed to ensuring that the illegal action taken against our leadership by INEC and other agents of the ruling party is upturned.” The party argued that pursuing legal redress is essential to protecting Nigeria’s democratic framework, noting that “this is the only path to safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring that multiparty democracy survives in Nigeria.”
While ruling out immediate alliance talks, the ADC acknowledged its broader openness to collaboration within the opposition space. It said it remains willing to expand its coalition to unite opposition forces but clarified that such efforts do not translate into abandoning the party’s identity or structure. “While we are open to expanding the coalition to bring all opposition elements in the country together to rescue our country, we remain clear about the responsibility that this moment has imposed on us. We will not abdicate that responsibility,” the statement read.
The party also cautioned against what it described as premature speculation regarding its future, insisting that reports suggesting a possible exit from the ADC platform should be disregarded. “Any suggestion that we are considering abandoning the ADC is preemptive and speculative, and should be ignored,” it said.
Expressing confidence in the judiciary despite concerns over political interference, the ADC stated that it expects the courts to uphold democratic principles in the pending case. “Notwithstanding the flagrant bastardisation of democratic institutions, the ADC leadership remains confident that the judicial institutions will, at this defining moment, resist the pressure to be complicit in undermining Nigeria’s democracy,” the statement added.
