Atiku, Mark Have No Grip On ADC — Nyong Exposes Truth Behind Rumours

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly denied allegations that its platform has been taken over by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other political heavyweights as a means to contest the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in an interview with Daily Post on Wednesday, Effiong Nyong, the party’s South National Publicity Secretary, clarified that the involvement of such prominent figures was driven by patriotism and a desire to address Nigeria’s deteriorating governance — not an attempt to hijack the party.

Nyong, who was the ADC’s 2023 governorship candidate in Cross River State, dismissed the narrative of a political coup within the party.

“It is completely inaccurate to suggest that the ADC has been hijacked,” he said. “These leaders, recognizing the dangerous direction the country is heading, have chosen to unite their strengths in a bid to reverse the trend.”

While acknowledging that critics have the right to voice their opinions, Nyong warned against hasty assumptions and politically motivated rhetoric.

“Discontented individuals are free to express themselves — it’s their right. But we should not allow ourselves to be distracted by every bit of noise,” he said.

Nyong explained that the coalition’s mission is to challenge the current hold of self-serving elites over the country.

“The goal is to liberate Nigeria from those who have seized it for personal gain and flaunt their power with impunity,” he stated.

He also pointed out that 2025 would mark the midpoint of the current administration, giving Nigerians a chance to reflect on life before and after the 2023 elections.

Taking a jab at the ruling political class, Nyong criticized the leadership for focusing more on securing endorsements for 2027 than addressing the country’s pressing socioeconomic challenges.