A prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State, Bala Chiroma, has dismissed concerns that the recent coalition formed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) poses any threat to the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking with journalists in Bauchi, Chiroma—who also serves as the Senior Special Assistant on Youth Matters to Governor Bala Mohammed—stated that the ADC lacks the political weight or structure to challenge the PDP, either in Bauchi or across Nigeria.
“ADC is not a political party in the true sense,” Chiroma said. “It operates more like an association or alliance, unlike the PDP, which has solid and established structures across all 774 local government areas in the country.”
He emphasized that the PDP has maintained its identity and presence since its formation in 1998 without merging or changing its name, unlike parties such as the APC or the newly formed ADC, which he described as offshoots of the PDP led by individuals who left the party for personal interests.
Chiroma also questioned how the ADC intends to make a significant impact in the upcoming general elections, stating that the party remains largely unknown among the general public and lacks grassroots presence.
“With just a year to the 2027 elections, they have no visible presence in most places,” he said. “How do they plan to win elections without a structure on the ground?”
He further urged PDP supporters to remain steadfast and reminded them that many of those now aligning with ADC once rose to prominence under the PDP platform.
“These are people who benefitted from the PDP and now want to pull it down for selfish reasons,” he said. “But they lack strategy, and their decision to join forces with the opposition is unfortunate.”
Chiroma asserted that the PDP remains the only viable party capable of restoring Nigeria, urging Nigerians to shun both the ADC and APC.
“I call on Nigerians to ignore distractions and rally behind the only party with a clear vision, mission, and credibility—PDP,” he added.
His remarks come amid reports of mass defections from the PDP to the ADC in Bauchi State.
However, the Bauchi State Chairman of ADC, Hassan Haruna, told Arewa PUNCH that the party continues to attract seasoned politicians, including former governorship aspirants Abubakar Sadiq and Halliru Jika.
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