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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ibrahim Mani, asserts that the party is unfazed by the recent wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that a party's size does not determine the people's will.
Mani expressed this viewpoint during an interview on Daily Politics, a program on Trust TV, insisting that Nigerians are aware of their desires and are dissatisfied with the current economic conditions in the country. He emphasized that the voting population will determine the next government in 2027.
“If you interpret the defection of a governor as the defection of the entire state into a party, then I would agree with you, but you certainly know that is not the reality.
“The people understand what they want, and they are conscious of the ongoing situation. The public knows that the APC has failed at all levels. Therefore, the defection holds little significance.
“It really doesn’t matter in the grand scheme, which is why we are not concerned about these defections. We are aware of who will ultimately hold power. It’s not those who have defected, but the citizens of this country, the voting population who are truly affected by the current circumstances,” he stated.
According to the party chieftain, the ADC does not endorse any violent attempts to seize power and firmly believes that the democratic process in Nigeria is maturing and strengthening.
Mani further elaborated that the ADC advocates for a credible transition of governments through the electoral process, utilizing ballot boxes and reflecting the will and wishes of the people rather than resorting to violence.
What is the ADC's stance on recent political defections? The ADC believes that the recent defections to the APC do not reflect the will of the people and asserts that they are not concerned about these changes.
How does the ADC view the current economic situation in Nigeria? The ADC recognizes that Nigerians are unhappy with the current economic conditions and believes that the voting population will influence the next government in 2027.
What is the ADC's preferred method for changing governments? The ADC advocates for a peaceful and credible electoral process for changing governments, emphasizing the importance of the ballot over any form of violence.
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