Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are quietly exploring alternative political platforms, including the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), as a deepening leadership crisis threatens to lock the opposition coalition out of the 2027 elections .
This contingency planning comes as the Supreme Court yet to deliver a final verdict on the party’s leadership tussle, and as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has frozen recognition of the ADC pending judicial resolution .
Official Denials, Quiet Moves
While the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, has officially denied any talks with the PRP, multiple sources confirm that behind-the-scenes consultations are underway . Senator David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi are reportedly involved in exploring “Option B” platforms, including the PRP and the Allied Peoples Party (APP), should the ADC become legally incapacitated .
“There are fears that the apex court might uphold the decision of the Appeal Court, a move that would hurt the ambitions of key ADC leaders, hence the need to look for another platform,” a source told Vanguard .
PRP Acknowledges Talks
The PRP has indirectly confirmed these discussions. Its National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, stated that many politicians are showing interest in joining the party. “In the last three or four weeks, you will be amazed at how many people have reached out to us,” he said . The PRP has also publicly expressed solidarity with the ADC over its dispute with INEC .
The Looming Deadline
The urgency of these moves is driven by INEC’s fixed timetable. The electoral body has set May 10, 2026 as the deadline for parties to submit nomination documents for the 2027 elections . With the ADC currently unrecognized by INEC and unable to lawfully conduct primaries, its leaders risk being completely shut out if the crisis is not resolved within days .
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