2027: Why ADC may not be able to field INEC-recognised presidential candidate — Fani-Kayode

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has expressed doubts over the ability of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to present a presidential candidate recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the 2027 general election.

Fani-Kayode made this known in a post shared on X on Wednesday, where he criticised the internal state of the party.

He said the ADC’s ongoing internal crises, marked by factional disputes and leadership wrangling, suggest the party may not be in a position to produce a valid presidential candidate for the next election.

According to him, despite the party’s public engagements, media appearances, and association with prominent figures, its internal divisions continue to weaken its political standing.

He further warned that aligning with or supporting the party could prove unproductive if the issues are not urgently addressed.

Fani-Kayode also urged members of the ADC to resolve their differences, end ongoing legal battles, and work towards presenting a candidate that meets INEC requirements.

He maintained that the ruling political bloc remains confident of defeating the opposition in the 2027 election, adding that the ADC risks facing a major political setback if its internal challenges persist.

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The statement reads, “They can blow as much hot air, enlist as many big names, engage in as many photo ops, appear on all the television stations for their shallow and meaningless interviews and peddle as much fake news as they like but judging from their internal wranglings and warring factions it is getting clearer by the day that the ADC may not even be in a position to field an INEC-recognised presidential candidate in the next election.

“Supporting or joining ADC may ultimately end up being an exercise in futility for those that insist on treading that thorny path.

“I appeal to them to get their house in order, bury their differences and stop taking each other to court so that they can produce a legitimate candidate that is recognised by INEC who we can have the opportunity to beat the hell and nonsense out of in the 2027 presidential election.

“Winning will not be as much fun unless we give them a good hiding in the field of battle.

“Whichever way they should prepare for a mighty fall and the greatest humiliation in the history of Nigerian politics.”