Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has positioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a rising alternative to Nigeria’s two dominant parties—the ruling APC and opposition PDP—citing widespread public dissatisfaction ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking at the unveiling of the ADC National Contact and Mobilisation Office in Jos, El-Rufai noted that Nigerians across regions and age groups are frustrated with governance failures, leadership style, and unmet promises from both APC and PDP. He argued that this frustration is driving citizens to seek a credible alternative, and the ADC, with its inclusive structure—reserving 40% of leadership positions for youth and 35% for women—is well placed to reflect this hunger for change.

El-Rufai emphasized that the 2027 elections could mark a shift in public sentiment, framing it as a contest between entrenched political elites and ordinary Nigerians seeking a new direction. Highlighting Plateau State’s challenges, he expressed hope that renewed, competent leadership could restore peace, stability, and unity in the state, encouraging residents to align with the ADC.

Jamilu Datti, ADC’s Plateau State Contact and Mobilisation Coordinator, also called on youths to embrace the party as a platform that prioritizes their welfare and meaningful participation, citing the negative impact of poor governance on education, healthcare, unemployment, and insecurity.

In essence, El-Rufai and the ADC are presenting themselves as a reform-oriented, inclusive alternative amid growing public discontent with the traditional political duopoly in Nigeria.