- Presidency dismissed claim APC plans sole Tinubu candidacy in 2027
- ADC alleged plot to weaken opposition and manipulate party leadership recognition
- Onanuga insisted issue is internal, urged ADC resolve disputes independently
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress is plotting to make President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the sole contender in the 2027 presidential election.
The allegation was raised by the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, who claimed that elements within the ruling establishment were attempting to create confusion within the ADC and weaken what he described as the only viable opposition platform in the country.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the ADC, the alleged plot involves pressuring the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise Nafiu Bala Gombe as the party’s National Chairman. The party said the move would be resisted, insisting it was necessary to defend democratic principles.
The ADC maintained that there is no legal dispute over its leadership, stating that its structure remains under David Mark. The party said this position followed a joint meeting of its National Working Committee and National Executive Committee held in July 2025, which was witnessed by INEC officials.
It further alleged that efforts to destabilise the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections were being driven by an APC governor in collaboration with a senior security official based in Abuja, as part of a broader plan to impose President Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate.
Reacting, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the claims as baseless, insisting that the issues raised were internal matters for the ADC.
Speaking to journalists, Onanuga said, “This is an ADC party matter. Let the party resolve its internal issues and stop its wild accusations against the APC and President Tinubu.”
He added that the electoral body would address any concerns related to party leadership and recognition.
“INEC will speak for itself,” he said.
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