The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reaffirmed its determination to participate in the 2027 general election, despite the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to suspend recognition of its leadership following a court order.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed confidence that the ADC would overcome its current legal challenges.

“One thing I can guarantee is that we will contest the 2027 election on the ADC platform,” Abdullahi said, adding that the party has strong faith in the judiciary and believes it has a “slam-dunk case.”

He maintained that the ADC complied with electoral requirements, including giving INEC the statutory 21-day notice for its congresses, insisting that the commission’s stance would not deter the party.

Abdullahi warned that backing down would amount to surrendering Nigeria’s multi-party democracy, stressing that the ADC would continue to resist any perceived attempt to weaken opposition forces.

“We are saying that Nigeria will not become a one-party state in our generation. We will do everything within the law to resist it,” he said.

He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of pursuing an agenda to dominate the political space, alleging that opposition parties are being systematically weakened.

According to him, despite the APC’s control of many states and lawmakers, public dissatisfaction with the party is growing, a situation he claimed has triggered political anxiety within the ruling camp.

Abdullahi also dismissed calls for an election boycott, describing such a move as counterproductive.

“To boycott is to surrender. You make headlines — then what?” he said, adding that the ADC remains committed to offering Nigerians a credible democratic alternative.

The party’s leadership crisis stems from a legal dispute filed in 2025 challenging the legitimacy of its National Working Committee led by David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola.

INEC had recently removed their names from its official portal, citing a court directive to maintain the status quo pending final judgment.

Despite this, Abdullahi insisted that the process that produced the current leadership is “clear” and “legal,” expressing optimism that the courts will resolve the matter in the party’s favour.

Adopted as a coalition platform in 2025, the ADC is positioning itself as a major challenger in the 2027 election, with backing from prominent political figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rabiu Kwankwaso.