The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that it will declare the winner of its 2026 presidential primary election on Tuesday, May 26, amid mounting tension and fierce rivalry among leading opposition figures seeking the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by a prominent member of the party, Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar.

“Now that the court has ruled against it, we are sure that, in the coming days, we will witness a mass exodus from the ruling party."

The exercise will follow the party’s primary scheduled for Saturday, 23 May, and will be attended by key stakeholders, including party leaders, lawmakers, and INEC officials.