By Stephen Simon
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has cautioned the party’s governorship candidates against resorting to empty campaign promises, hate speech, and divisive tactics.
Speaking during a high-level consultative meeting at the ADC national headquarters in Abuja, the former Senate President urged candidates to run ethical, policy-focused campaigns that reflect the party’s core principles.
The charge was detailed in an official statement released by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
Mark emphasized that the opposition party intends to set a higher standard of political discourse compared to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We are ADC. Our campaign must reflect the kind of country that we would like to build. Avoid hate speech, ethnic or religious profiling. We cannot be associated with violence in whatever form. Unlike the ruling party and the President, ADC does not believe that all is fair in politics.”
Economic Agenda & Party Unity
Beyond campaign decorum, the consultative session focused on unifying the party following its state primaries and establishing a clear national policy platform.
National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi noted that the party would soon institute a National Reconciliation Committee to resolve post-primary grievances across the states.
On economic strategy, the governorship candidates unanimously endorsed the national campaign platform spearheaded by the party and its 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The platform centers on lowering the cost of living—specifically advocating for the restoration of fuel subsidies to ease systemic economic burdens on Nigerians.
The candidates pledged unalloyed loyalty to the ADC, committing to lawful, issue-based campaigns aimed at delivering victory in their respective states.
