Di African Democratic Congress (ADC) don appeal to all dia presidential aspirants, party leaders, delegates, and members for di whole kontri to maintain unity and discipline as dem dey prepare for di presidential primaries wey go happun on Monday.
For statement wey dem release on Sunday for Abuja, di party National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, describe di exercise as a crucial moment for both di party and Nigerians wey dey search for a credible political alternative. According to am, ADC remain committed to internal democracy and transparent leadership selection.
“Di ADC remains proud to stand today as di only truly democratic party for Nigeria, because e be di only political party wey dem choose dia presidential candidate through open primaries,” di statement tok.
Di party stress say di conduct of aspirants and party members during di exercise go reflect di leadership culture wey ADC intend to promote. “We therefore urge all aspirants, dia supporters, delegates, and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and with dignity throughout di process. Dis election must reflect di values wey we claim to represent as a party wey commit to transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and di rule of law,” Abdullahi state.
ADC note say while disagreements and competition be part of democratic contests, di broader objective of rebuilding Nigeria and restoring public confidence for leadership should remain di party priority. “At di end of dis exercise, there go be no winners or losers inside di ADC family. Di ultimate objective na to emerge stronger, more united, and fully prepare to offer Nigerians di competent and credible leadership wey dem deserve,” e add.
Di party also assure members say dem don make adequate arrangements to ensure di primaries dey conduct for free, fair, transparent, and credible manner. “History go judge us, not merely by who emerge as candidate, but by how we conduct ourselves for dis defining moment. We call on every member of our great party to rise to di occasion,” di statement conclude.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Former Minister of Transportation and governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen be di strong contenders for di ADC presidential ticket for di 2027 election.
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