African Democratic Congress says it is a self-governing political party, insisting it is not controlled by any single person.
ADC’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party remains accessible to all Nigerians, including prominent political figures such as former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
According to him, no individual can claim ownership of the party.
Abdullahi made the clarification on Politics Today on Channels Television, on Friday, dismissing claims that the ADC is being groomed to advance the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
He such claims are unfounded and largely driven by individuals who lack a proper understanding of the party’s internal structure.
He explained that ADC members are fully aware that the party operates on collective ownership, a principle that allows it to welcome influential politicians from different backgrounds.
“Those of us within the ADC know that the party does not belong to any one person. That is why someone like Peter Obi can join, and why Rotimi Amaechi is already a member,” he said.
The ADC spokesman further alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress is behind the growing speculation, accusing it of attempting to interfere in the ADC’s internal affairs.
Abdullahi also assured that the party’s presidential candidate would be chosen through due process, stressing that the outcome is not prearranged.
“Whoever eventually becomes our presidential candidate, whether Atiku or any other aspirant, will emerge through a transparent and credible process,” Abdullahi stated.
He reaffirmed that the ADC is not the personal platform of any individual.
