The stage is now set for the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries scheduled for today Monday 25 May as the Party urged its presidential aspirants, leaders, and members nationwide to maintain the highest standards of discipline, unity, and democratic conduct during the exercise
The three individuals contesting for the party’s presidential ticket are former Vice President , Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and renowned economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the forthcoming primaries as a defining democratic moment for both the party and Nigerians who are seeking a credible political alternative.
The ADC expressed pride in its position as the only truly democratic party in Nigeria, noting that it remains the sole political party that selects its presidential candidate through open primaries.
The party emphasised that the conduct of all participants before, during, and after the primaries would send a strong signal to Nigerians about the leadership culture the ADC aims to build.
The statement urged all aspirants, their supporters, delegates, and party members to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and with dignity throughout the process.
It stressed that the election must reflect the values the party claims to represent, including transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and adherence to the rule of law.
The party while acknowledging that contests and disagreements are natural elements of every democratic process, reminded members that the larger mission of rescuing Nigeria and rebuilding public trust in leadership must remain the top priority.
“At the end of the exercise, there will be no winners or losers within the ADC family. The ultimate objective is for the party to emerge stronger, more united, and fully prepared to offer Nigerians the competent and credible leadership they deserve” the statement read.
The ADC reassured its members that all necessary measures had been put in place to ensure a free, fair, transparent, and credible primary process.
The statement concluded that history would judge the party not merely by who emerges as the candidate, but by how its members conduct themselves during this important moment and called on every member to rise to the occasion.
