On Monday, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) dismissed reports suggesting it is in discussions with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ahead of a pending court judgment.

Describing the purported claims as false and misleading, the party said there were no ongoing negotiations with any political group.

The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said,  “We would like to state categorically that this is not true,” the statement read.

“The coalition leadership is not having any such conversation with any political party at the moment.”

The ADC emphasised that its current priority remains challenging what it described as unlawful actions taken against its leadership, allegedly involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other actors.

“We are fully committed to ensuring that the illegal action taken against our leadership by INEC and other agents of the ruling party is upturned,” the party said.

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It added that pursuing legal redress is essential to protecting democratic principles and sustaining Nigeria’s multiparty system.

“We believe that this is the only path to safeguarding the rule of law and ensuring that multiparty democracy survives in Nigeria.”

While acknowledging openness to broader opposition collaboration, the party stressed that it remains focused on its current mandate and would not abandon its responsibilities.

“While we are open to expanding the coalition to bring all opposition elements in the country together to rescue our country, we remain clear about the responsibility that this moment has imposed on us. We will not abdicate that responsibility.”

The ADC also cautioned against speculation that it may be considering exiting its platform, describing such claims as premature.

“Therefore, any suggestion that we are considering abandoning the ADC is preemptive and speculative, and should be ignored.”

Despite concerns over the state of democratic institutions, the party expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to act independently.

“Notwithstanding the flagrant bastardisation of democratic institutions, the ADC leadership remains confident that the judicial institutions will, at this defining moment, resist the pressure to be complicit in undermining Nigeria’s democracy.”