The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State, initially scheduled for October 31, to November 4. This decision was made by the party's Presidential Campaign Council in Sokoto State, citing the need to address planning and coordination issues to ensure a successful event. The council, led by Director-General Bello Aliyu Goronyo, expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and appealed for understanding from party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters.
According to the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, the postponement aims to address certain planning and coordination considerations. The council assured that the new date will allow for a better-organized event. Bello Aliyu Goronyo urged all concerned parties to take note of the new date and expressed readiness to welcome party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders to the event.
The postponement comes amid reports of difficulties with hotel accommodations in Sokoto, as some hotel owners were allegedly refusing to release rooms to prospective guests ahead of the originally scheduled event. The ADC is preparing for the 2027 general election, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate. The party seeks to strengthen its support across the country to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Earlier, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council at the national level disowned an unsigned campaign timetable circulating on social media. The council, through its Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, clarified that the document did not originate from the council or its campaign office. Party members and stakeholders were urged to disregard the document and await official announcements regarding the campaign schedule.
The unsigned timetable listed Sokoto State as the proposed starting point for the presidential campaign on October 31, 2026, and outlined activities in several states before a closing rally in Adamawa State on January 11, 2027. The document included proposed dates for rallies, town hall meetings, and other political engagements in various states.
The ADC's decision to postpone the flag-off event reflects the party's efforts to ensure a successful campaign. With Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate, the ADC aims to present a strong challenge to the ruling party in the 2027 general election. The party's campaign council continues to make necessary arrangements for the event on November 4.
The ADC Presidential Campaign Council has assured party members and stakeholders of a successful event on the new date. The council's efforts focus on strengthening the party's support base and presenting a viable alternative to the electorate. The postponement is seen as a strategic move to ensure a well-coordinated campaign launch in Sokoto State.
Key points
- The ADC postpones its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State from October 31 to November 4.
- The postponement aims to address planning and coordination issues to ensure a successful event.
- The ADC disowned an unsigned campaign timetable circulating on social media, urging party members to disregard the document.
