The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing the outcome of Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States as an example of how voters can hold governments accountable.
The opposition party said the US election results, which it described as a major setback for the ruling Republican Party, showed that citizens could use their votes to reject unpopular policies and political leadership.
American voters had delivered a major setback to the ruling Republican Party in the 2026 Midterm Elections, with Democrats flipping seats and states historically held by Republicans and taking control of both the House of Representatives.
The party made its position known in a statement released on Wednesday, November 4, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to the ADC, the outcome of the American elections demonstrated that political power ultimately rests with voters rather than presidents or ruling parties.
“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.
“American voters understand something Nigerians must also learn: 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 said.
The party argued that Nigerians had endured worsening economic conditions, insecurity and declining opportunities under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, yet the APC was seeking another mandate.
It questioned why citizens experiencing rising living costs and insecurity should continue supporting the same political platform they believe is responsible for their difficulties.
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“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.
“History beckons in 2027. Our voters’ cards must become instruments of change, not souvenirs of citizenship. Nigerians must turn out massively and vote for their own interests.”
The ADC also presented its political platform as an alternative to the APC, outlining its proposed priorities around affordability, security and employment.
“The ADC and its candidates are offering Nigerians a clear alternative: Make Nigeria Affordable Again. Make Nigeria Safe Again. Give Nigerians Jobs Again.
“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.