Emulate Americans, use your votes against APC in 2027, ADC tells Nigerians

The ADC said the American voters understood something Nigerian voters also needed to learn.

Taofeeq Imam • November 4, 2026

ADC Logo and Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

The party reflected on the current U.S. midterm elections where the Republican edged the Democrat to control the congress, noting that it was testament to the power of voters over an unpopular government.

In a statement on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the outcome demonstrated that the greatest power in any democracy belonged not to the President or the ruling party, but to ordinary citizens armed with their votes.

“Americans have shown that when politicians become arrogant, when policies punish ordinary people, and when those in power mistake popularity for a permanent licence to govern, the ballot box remains the ultimate instrument of accountability,” the statement said.

It added that American voters understood something Nigerian voters also needed to learn.

The statement noted, “Elections are about the welfare of the citizens, not sentiments, political loyalties or personality cults. No leader is bigger than the people, and no political party is entitled to power forever.”

The ADC added that Nigerians had endured years of unprecedented economic hardship, worsening insecurity and disappearing opportunities under the APC government, yet they were being asked to reward the same party with another mandate.

“We cannot continue to complain about the cost of living while voting for a president who has made life unaffordable. We cannot demand security while rewarding failure. We cannot earnestly yearn for change while sustaining the very political system responsible for our collective impoverishment,” the statement said.

The party said its candidates were offering Nigerians a clear alternative to provide security, create employment and reduce poverty in the country.

“If Americans can use their votes to demand better, Nigerians can do the same. In 2027, let our votes speak louder than the APC-induced suffering,” the statement added.

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