Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not use zoning or any consensus arrangement in its presidential primary for the next general elections.
Speaking on Trust TV, El-Rufai said the party is focused on holding free, fair, and transparent primaries. He emphasized that all aspirants will have equal chances to contest without pressure, imposition, or being forced to step aside.
He added that the ADC leadership is working on the party’s manifesto and policy platform, while also engaging with presidential, governorship, and other aspirants to promote unity ahead of the primaries.
“At the top level, we are preparing our manifesto and our platform. We are also working on getting our presidential aspirants, governorship aspirants, and other aspirants to come together and agree on a process that will guarantee free and fair primaries,” El-Rufai said.
He made it clear that the party has decided against zoning and will not force any aspirant to withdraw.
“There will be no zoning, no consensus, and no forcing anyone to step down. Everyone will be given the opportunity to contest, and whoever wins will be supported by all,” he stated.
El-Rufai also rejected claims that the ADC lacks grassroots support, insisting that the party’s presence and influence are growing nationwide.
“If you don’t think the ADC has grassroots support, ask some members of the National Assembly to go to their constituencies without gathering soldiers and police to guard them,” he added.
