ADC Set to Contest 2027 Elections Despite Leadership Dispute, Keyamo Asserts

In a significant announcement regarding the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has stated that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will indeed be on the ballot. This declaration comes in the wake of a Federal High Court ruling that voided the leadership of the David Mark faction within the party, which includes the controversial candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Keyamo took to social media platform X to address concerns surrounding the court's decision, which many feared would prevent the ADC from contesting in the upcoming elections. He clarified that while the party itself will participate, it is the candidates nominated by the Mark-led faction, specifically Atiku, who may not appear on the ballot pending a final ruling from the Supreme Court.

“For the education of the public, those raising false alarm that the court judgment on ADC means the Party will not be on the ballot are spreading misinformation,” Keyamo stated. “The ADC will be on the ballot. It is the David Mark faction of candidates, including Atiku Abubakar, that may not be on the ballot, depending on the final judgment of the Supreme Court.”

The Federal High Court's ruling, which was issued last Thursday, has prompted an outcry among party supporters and raised questions about the future of the ADC. The judgment invalidated decisions made by the Mark faction, including the presidential primary that positioned Atiku as the party's candidate for the 2027 election. In light of this, the ADC has announced its intentions to appeal the court's decision, aiming to restore its leadership and maintain its candidates' eligibility.

Keyamo also criticized the protests that erupted in response to the ruling, arguing that the court's decision should not be seen as a barrier to the party's original members from contesting elections. He urged the public to focus on the broader implications of the ruling and the importance of upholding democratic processes within political parties.