Kano ADC Aspirants Reject Primaries

Some aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State have rejected the party’s recently conducted primaries for the 2027 general elections, alleging that the process lacked credibility and violated internal democratic procedures.

The aggrieved aspirants made their position known during a press conference in Kano on Tuesday, where they questioned the legitimacy of the exercise that reportedly produced the party’s candidates.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Wada Masu said the aspirants did not recognise the outcome of the primaries, insisting that no valid election took place.

According to him, aspirants were still undergoing the party’s screening exercise on May 21, 2026, the same day the primary elections were said to have been conducted.

“We called this press conference to formally express our deep concern and dissatisfaction regarding the purported primary elections said to have been conducted in Kano State for the ADC on May 21, 2026,” Masu said.

“It is important to clearly state that on the same day the so-called primary elections were said to have taken place, all aspirants were participating in the screening exercise. This development alone raises serious questions about the legitimacy and transparency of the exercise claimed to have been conducted.”

The aspirants further alleged that the party’s elections committee invited all contestants to a consensus meeting on May 22, 2026, a day after the purported primaries.

According to them, the invitation indicated that primary elections would only be conducted if the consensus arrangement failed, contradicting claims that a valid primary election had already taken place.

They argued that the alleged irregularities threatened internal democracy, fairness and the credibility of the party.

The group called on the national leadership of the ADC and other stakeholders to investigate the matter and ensure a fair, transparent and lawful process.

“Our struggle is not against any individual, but for justice, transparency and the protection of democratic principles within our party,” the aspirants stated.

The ADC leadership in Kano State had yet to respond to the allegations as of the time of filing this report.