2027 ADC Will Remain Transparent: David Mark Assures No Favorite Presidential Candidate

Senator David Mark

With 2027 fast approaching, the ADC appears focused on transparency, unity, and restoring faith in Nigeria’s political system — not just fielding candidates but reshaping the way politics is done.

 

ABUJA, Nigeria — As the 2027 elections draw closer, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has made it clear that it is not backing any specific presidential aspirant—at least for now.

The party's Interim National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark, made this known during a meeting with ADC stakeholders from Kogi State, held in Abuja on Tuesday.

“I don’t own the ADC more than any other member,” Mark said. “Everyone is an equal partner in this journey.”

A Level Playing Field for All Aspirants

Mark emphasized that the ADC’s top priority is not to project a preferred candidate but to build a transparent, inclusive, and credible political platform that resonates with everyday Nigerians.

According to him, the focus is on rebuilding the country rather than playing power politics. “We want to present a united front and show Nigerians that ADC is not like the old parties,” he added.

Mark also urged party members to put personal ambitions on hold and focus on strengthening the party's structure and values, especially as Nigeria faces critical challenges.

ADC Legal Team Rallies to Defend Party Integrity

Meanwhile, Mohammed Sheriff, who leads the ADC’s National Legal Support Group, raised concerns over recent legal cases filed in the names of individuals not affiliated with the party. He alleged that certain names being used in lawsuits were neither in the ADC’s physical nor digital membership records in states like Kogi and Nasarawa.

Sheriff assured members that over 90 legal professionals are prepared to defend the party and its leadership in court, vowing to protect its credibility.