Introduction to ADC’s Vision
The national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed its commitment to not disappointing Nigerians by repeating the failure of the ‘change’ mantra that was ushered in 2015. According to the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, Nigerians have high expectations from ADC, and the party is working diligently to ensure that it does not fail in governance after potentially sacking the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from office come 2027.
Lessons from the Past
Abdullahi noted that Nigeria still suffers from the monumental failure of governance by the APC shortly after sacking the President Goodluck Jonathan-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from office and electing the late President Muhammadu Buhari. He emphasized that the failure of the ‘change’ mantra has led to public apprehension and lack of confidence in the political class. The APC came into power with a promise of change but failed woefully in policy execution and mandate delivery.
ADC’s Strategy
The ADC National Publicity Secretary dismissed insinuations that the coalition alliance platform of ADC has lost steam after unveiling its national leaders. He explained that the party recognizes that winning elections goes beyond noise-making and public adulation. Abdullahi stated that there is no loss of momentum or second-guessing about strategies, and the party is working behind the scenes to avert a possible repeat of the mistakes of the past.
Plans for Good Governance
The party’s spokesman disclosed that ADC intends to roll out credible alternative pathways to healing the tremors in the nation’s political economy. The party plans to critically appraise the twin false steps taken by the current APC administration, including naira flotation and the knee-jerk removal of the petroleum subsidy. Abdullahi emphasized that ADC is working to guarantee Nigerians good governance as returns for the belief and trust in the party to rewrite the story of the country from inhumane policy choices to shared prosperity, peace, and unity.
Presidential Candidate Nomination Process
On the issue of who becomes the standard bearer of ADC in the 2027 presidential contest, Abdullahi explained that the party plans to conduct a credible, transparent, and inclusive straw poll to elect its candidate. The chairman, Senator David Mark, has made it clear that all stakeholders in the party will enjoy a level playing field. There is no preferred candidate or hidden agenda, and the party’s presidential candidate will not emerge from a closet arrangement.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is committed to not repeating the mistakes of the past and is working diligently to ensure that it does not fail in governance. The party recognizes the high expectations of Nigerians and is working behind the scenes to roll out credible alternative pathways to healing the nation’s political economy. With a focus on good governance, transparency, and inclusivity, ADC is poised to make a positive impact in the 2027 presidential contest.
FAQs
- What is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) working towards?
The ADC is working towards not disappointing Nigerians by repeating the failure of the ‘change’ mantra and is committed to good governance. - What is the party’s strategy for winning elections?
The party recognizes that winning elections goes beyond noise-making and public adulation and is working behind the scenes to roll out credible alternative pathways to healing the nation’s political economy. - How will the party select its presidential candidate for the 2027 contest?
The party plans to conduct a credible, transparent, and inclusive straw poll to elect its candidate, with a level playing field for all stakeholders. - What is the party’s vision for Nigeria?
The party’s vision is to rewrite the story of the country from inhumane policy choices to shared prosperity, peace, and unity.
