The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is bursting with confidence as it boldly claims it will be a major contender in the 2027 general elections, even without a single sitting governor in its lineup. This audacious declaration comes straight from the party’s National Vice Chairman, Senator Nazif Gamawa, during a recent press conference in Bauchi that was more about theatrics than substance.

Senator Gamawa insisted that the absence of a sitting governor is no obstacle for the ADC. He even had the gall to compare it to the past, recalling how former President Muhammadu Buhari triumphed over an incumbent without the solid backing of governors. “The people have already believed that a new political movement is the option, so ADC is the saviour. We are giving them one blow,” he proclaimed, positioning the ADC as the answer to Nigeria’s political malaise, almost as if it was a superhero coming to the rescue.

In a desperate attempt to dispel rumors of internal discord within the ADC, Gamawa extended an olive branch to disillusioned politicians from rival parties, inviting them to hop aboard the ADC bandwagon. He took a jab at other political parties for their exorbitant nomination fees, declaring, “We are not going to be like them. We will give a chance to every well-meaning Nigerian.” 

Gamawa, who previously held the Deputy National Chairman position at the Peoples Democratic Party, is eager to lead the ADC into a new era of success. He promised that should they win, the ADC would prioritize fairness and accountability,words that sound good but raise questions about actual implementation.

He also urged eligible voters to step up and secure their Permanent Voter Cards, insisting that participation is not just a right but a “responsibility.” “Nigerians will continue to suffer the consequences of bad leadership if they fail to vote wisely,” he warned, as if the onus for change rests solely on the voters and not on the political elite.

In a broader critique, Gamawa lamented the alleged monopolization of Nigerian politics by a few individuals, reiterating the ADC's commitment to nurturing young leaders for a brighter future. This platitude sounds inspiring but raises skepticism about the party’s actual track record in fostering genuine change.