Presidential Primary: ADC Urges Atiku, Amaechi, Others To Remain Peaceful

According to Ireporter Online, the party made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, describing the exercise as a critical democratic milestone for both the party and Nigerians seeking a credible political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The party expressed pride in its internal democratic process, noting that it remains committed to open primaries as a reflection of true democratic values.

“The ADC remains proud to stand today as the only truly democratic party in Nigeria, because it is the only political party whose choice of presidential candidate is determined through open primaries,” the statement said.

The party stressed that the behaviour of aspirants, delegates, and supporters before, during, and after the exercise would define the political culture it seeks to promote. It therefore urged all stakeholders to conduct themselves responsibly and with dignity throughout the process.

“We therefore urge all aspirants, their supporters, delegates, and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and with dignity throughout the process,” Abdullahi stated, adding that the exercise must reflect the party’s core values of transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and the rule of law.

While acknowledging that competition and disagreements are natural in democratic politics, the party emphasized that the larger goal of rebuilding Nigeria must remain the priority.

“At the end of this exercise, there will be no winners or losers within the ADC family,” the statement added. “The ultimate objective is to emerge stronger, more united, and fully prepared to offer Nigerians the competent and credible leadership they deserve.”

The ADC further assured members that adequate arrangements had been put in place to ensure a free, fair, and transparent presidential primary. It urged stakeholders to place the party’s integrity above personal ambition.

“History will judge us, not merely by who emerges as candidate, but by how we conduct ourselves in this defining moment,” the statement concluded.