ADC Accuses APC of Using Court Cases to Weaken Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using legal battles to weaken opposition parties and restrict political competition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that the APC was determined to remain in power and prevent Nigerians from having a free democratic choice at the polls.

Abdullahi made the allegations during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, while reacting to a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the leadership of the ADC.

He said the party had spent more time defending itself in court than engaging in political campaigns since the opposition coalition was formed.

“The ADC has been burdened with court cases. We have spent more time in court than in campaign,” Abdullahi said.

He further accused the ruling party of using legal disputes to frustrate opposition activities and discourage Nigerians from supporting alternative political platforms.

“We have spent more time in the courts than we have spent on the campaign grounds, thanks to the ruling party. The ruling party is determined to remain in power at all costs and prevent Nigerians from exercising a free democratic choice,” he added.

Abdullahi argued that the objective was to weaken opposition parties and leave Nigerians with limited political alternatives in the 2027 elections.

He also linked the latest court judgment to the large turnout reportedly recorded during the ADC rally in Sokoto, where the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, were received by supporters.

According to the ADC spokesman, the turnout had caused concern within the Presidency and contributed to the political developments surrounding the party.

However, the claims that the APC was behind the legal challenges and that the Sokoto rally triggered the court-related developments were allegations made by Abdullahi. The supplied statement did not include a response from the APC or the Presidency.