Femi Fani-Kayode, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Germany, questioned the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday. He stated that the ADC might fail to present a presidential candidate recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the 2027 elections.
Fani-Kayode made the claim in a post on his X handle. He pointed to ongoing internal wranglings and warring factions within the ADC.
Moreover, Femi Fani-Kayode dismissed recent activities by the opposition. He wrote, “They can blow as much hot air, enlist as many big names, engage in as many photo ops, appear on all the television stations for their shallow and meaningless interviews and peddle as much fake news as they like but judging from their internal wranglings and warring factions it is getting clearer by the day that the ADC may not even be in a position to field an INEC-recognised presidential candidate in the next election.”
Furthermore, Femi Fani-Kayode urged the ADC to resolve its disputes. He added, “I appeal to them to get their house in order, bury their differences and stop taking each other to court so that they can produce a legitimate candidate that is recognised by INEC who we can have the opportunity to beat the hell and nonsense out of in the 2027 presidential election.”
Meanwhile the African Democratic Congress continued realignment efforts. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar hosted former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Abuja on Saturday. They discussed national issues and opposition coordination.
Additionally, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso joined the ADC. Senator David Mark, the ADC National Chairman, welcomed him during the registration in Kano.
However, reports indicated factional disputes in the ADC. Some state chapters rejected interim committees and approached INEC over leadership recognition.
Femi Fani-Kayode’s statement came amid these developments. He argued that such divisions could prevent the party from meeting INEC requirements for candidate nomination.
The remarks added to the growing debate on opposition unity as politicians positioned themselves for the 2027 polls.
