The [African Democratic Congress (ADC)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Democratic_Congress) told Premium Times on Saturday that it is taking part in talks organised by the G100 opposition unity initiative with several other parties ahead of the 2027 general election, but the discussions are centred on joint electoral strategies, not on selecting a single presidential contender.
**Who disclosed the party’s stance?**
National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said in a telephone interview that the ADC is engaged in dialogue with fellow opposition groups, while renewed calls persist for its presidential flag‑bearer, former Vice‑President [Atiku Abubakar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atiku_Abubakar), to step aside for NDC’s Peter Obi.
**What is the focus of the G100 talks?**
Abdullahi explained that the G100 platform is being used to explore ways parties can protect each other’s votes and cooperate in regions where they have relative strength. “Discussions are ongoing, but they are not about a single presidential candidate or any such thing,” he said, adding that the aim is “for opposition parties to form a common alliance towards the election.”
**Is the ADC fully involved in G100?**
When asked directly, Abdullahi affirmed the party’s full participation in the G100 process, although he could not provide specifics on the progress of the negotiations, noting that the meetings are being conducted at the level of party chairmen and secretaries and that he has not been briefed on the details.
**Who is steering the broader G100 agenda?**
The initiative is convened by Salihu Lukman, who has outlined a wider plan that includes creating a framework for a consensus presidential candidate. In a televised interview on Channels Television’s *Hard Copy*, Lukman said the opposition summit on 31 August agreed to set up five working groups, one of which will examine options for a single candidate. He said participating parties will nominate representatives to the group, which will operate under agreed terms of reference and produce recommendations for further talks. Lukman cautioned that a united front or a single nominee is not guaranteed, but expressed confidence that parties are willing to cooperate.
**What outcomes emerged from the August summit?**
The G100‑facilitated summit held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja brought together the ADC, Allied Peoples Movement (APM), NDC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP). Attendees agreed to form a Central Leadership Committee along with publicity and legal committees, and to establish five working groups to draft recommendations on political cooperation, a common presidential candidate and other issues. On 16 September the Central Leadership Committee met for the first time, deciding on operational arrangements such as rotating the chairmanship among the parties. Parties were asked to submit nominations for the committees and working groups by 18 September, with activities slated to begin later that month, although Premium Times could not independently verify whether all nominations were completed or reports submitted.
**What is Rabiu Kwankwaso’s stance?**
NDC vice‑presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has publicly urged Atiku Abubakar to withdraw his 2027 presidential bid and back Peter Obi. In a *Politics Today* interview on Channels Television, Kwankwaso answered “yes” when asked if he wanted the former vice‑president to step aside. When Premium Times sought clarification from the ADC, Abdullahi said the party had received no formal proposal for Atiku to step down and denied any involvement in negotiations to produce a consensus candidate.
**What remains unresolved?**
The ADC has confirmed its involvement in G100‑facilitated discussions, emphasizing that the focus is on electoral cooperation rather than a joint presidential ticket. While the G100 framework includes a working group tasked with exploring a common candidate, no agreement on such a nominee has been announced, and it is unclear whether the proposed framework will become part of formal negotiations among the participating parties.