The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked supporters of the party’s presidential aspirants to desist from divisive politics.
Top members of the opposition party, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, ex-governor of Anambra, have hinted at the possibility of contesting the presidency in the 2027 elections.
However, during an interactive X Space on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC national publicity secretary, asked the party supporters to back all presidential aspirants collectively.
The former minister of sports and youth development also emphasised that unity is crucial for the party’s success.
“Those supporting this divisiveness among supporters of any of the aspirants should stop what they are doing because they are clearly working to the advantage of the APC and President Bola Tinubu,” he said.
“Saying it is either this candidate or nothing is not helpful because getting the ticket alone means nothing.
“What is important is winning the election, and we cannot carry this divisiveness and expect to win.”
Abdullahi added that the party would strengthen cohesion and encourage its leaders to promote unity among aspirants.
“We believe that all our aspirants are eminently qualified, and vilifying anybody or any region is not helpful and will only make things more difficult,” he said.
