ADC Is Neither Northern Nor Southern” — Party Spokesman Rejects Regional Agenda Claim

• Abdullahi: Allegations ‘ridiculous’; Chieftain says Kachikwu speaks for no one

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed allegations that it is advancing a political agenda favoring Nigeria’s northern region, insisting it remains a truly national party.

The rebuttal follows last month’s claim by Dumebi Kachikwu, a former ADC presidential candidate, who accused the party—recently adopted by the opposition coalition for the 2027 general election—of plotting to return power to the North.

Speaking on Channels Television’s *Sunday Politics*, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi described the allegations as “ridiculous” and without merit.

“ADC is neither a northern nor southern party; neither a Muslim nor Christian party. It is a platform built to develop the kind of future Nigeria desires,” Abdullahi said, adding that the party’s leadership includes prominent members from the South, reflecting its national character.

He also alleged that the government is attempting to create divisions within the party but maintained that the ADC is taking steps to counter such efforts.

Also appearing on the program, ADC chieftain Mani Ibrahim dismissed Kachikwu’s comments outright.

“Dumebi Kachikwu is not a member of our party, does not represent us, and has no authority to speak for the ADC,” said Ibrahim, a former chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees.

The ADC is part of a broad opposition alliance gearing up to challenge the ruling party in 2027, with leaders promising a credible candidate capable of unseating President Bola Tinubu.