The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has admitted that it is paying close attention to the political implications of the renewed alliance conversations between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as the country heads toward the 2027 general elections.

ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, shared the party’s position on Friday while appearing on Arise TV’s The Morning Show. He acknowledged that the situation presents a complicated political puzzle for all stakeholders, including the ADC. However, he rejected the suggestion that the Atiku–Obi relationship constitutes the biggest danger to Nigeria’s democratic stability at the moment.

Abdullahi noted that although the development is noteworthy and demands attention, the ADC’s immediate priority is not centred on the presidential ambitions of the two influential opposition figures. Instead, he said the party is currently consumed with strengthening its internal structures, expanding its reach nationwide, and preparing itself to stand competitively in every state during the 2027 polls.

According to him, discussions about who will eventually emerge as the party’s presidential candidate have not begun, as the ADC is still consolidating its presence across the 36 states and the FCT. He stressed that the party’s major focus is building a solid national base that can support a strong electoral outing.

Abdullahi further explained that when the time comes to choose a presidential candidate, the ADC may explore a consensus arrangement. If that proves impossible, the ticket will be opened to all qualified aspirants. He emphasized that the conversation should not be narrowed to Atiku and Obi alone, as several other political actors have also shown interest in contesting.

He also revealed that the ADC is in active talks with other political groups as part of efforts to build a broader coalition capable of mounting a formidable challenge in the upcoming national elections.