The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports suggesting it has endorsed a candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, describing the claims as baseless and designed to mislead the public.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, refuted the viral videos and social media posts circulating on various platforms, stressing that ADC has not given preferential backing to any aspirant.
According to Abdullahi, the party recently released its official timetable for the conduct of governorship primaries in Osun State, a document he said outlines all procedures, dates and requirements that aspirants must follow. He emphasised that the timetable is the only authentic guide issued by the party regarding the 2026 election.
He urged party members, supporters and aspirants to disregard any attempt to create confusion or suggest that the party leadership had secretly endorsed a candidate. Abdullahi described the misinformation as a deliberate attempt by mischief-makers to sow division within the ADC ahead of the primaries.
“The ADC remains committed to providing a level playing field for every aspirant,” he said, noting that the party’s leadership will strictly enforce its guidelines to ensure discipline and transparency throughout the nomination process.
He added that the party’s internal mechanisms for screening, consultations and voting are designed to strengthen internal democracy and ensure that the eventual flag bearer emerges through a free, fair and credible process.
Abdullahi also called on supporters to rely on only official communication channels of the ADC for updates, warning that the party would take necessary disciplinary measures against individuals found spreading false information capable of undermining unity.
With political activities gradually intensifying ahead of the 2026 governorship race, the ADC urged stakeholders to focus on issue-based campaigns and constructive engagement rather than propaganda and divisive tactics.
