ADC Vows to End Tinubu’s Presidency in 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its primary objective for the next general election cycle: removing President Bola Tinubu from power. In a sharp-edged interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the party’s spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, framed the 2027 election as a rescue mission, asserting that a change in leadership is the only path left to “take back the country.”

Abdullahi, a veteran politician and former minister, was blunt in his assessment of the current administration’s grip on the nation. While he clarified that the ADC is not acting out of desperation, he described the Nigerian state as having been “hijacked” by the All Progressives Congress (APC). For Abdullahi and the ADC, the stakes are existential; they argue that the current trajectory makes national recovery impossible as long as the incumbent remains in office.

The spokesperson’s critique went beyond policy, taking a personal and linguistic turn. He accused those within the corridors of power of adopting the “language of banditry,” pointing to rhetoric that emphasizes seizing power and holding it at all costs. This aggressive posture, he argued, mirrors the lawlessness the government is supposed to combat, creating a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democratic culture.

Further intensifying his allegations, Abdullahi touched on the government’s international image. He claimed that the administration is more focused on optics than substance, alleging that millions of dollars have been funneled to lobbyists in the United States. According to the spokesperson, these efforts were designed to manufacture a favorable image before the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, rather than addressing the domestic hardships facing Nigerians.

The ADC’s stance signals an early and aggressive start to the 2027 campaign season. By positioning themselves as the vanguard of an “anti-hijacking” movement, the party is looking to capitalize on public dissatisfaction with the economy and security. Abdullahi’s comments suggest that the opposition plans to move beyond traditional policy debates, instead framing the next election as a choice between “banditry-style” governance and a return to constitutional order.

As the political landscape begins to shift, Abdullahi’s rhetoric underscores a deepening divide between the ruling party and the opposition. His insistence that the country cannot be recovered without Tinubu’s exit sets a high-stakes tone for the coming years. For the ADC, the path to 2027 is clear: it is a battle for the soul of a nation they believe has been led astray.