The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has called on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to allocate its 2027 presidential ticket to a candidate from Southern Nigeria, citing principles of equity and political strategy.
In a statement delivered in Abuja, the coalition’s leaders, Okey Chikwendu (National Chairman) and Attah Ikeleji (National Secretary), argued that zoning the ticket to the South would promote national unity, align with public expectation, and strengthen the party’s electoral viability. They framed the request as a necessary adjustment to current political realities to avoid internal discord.
The group simultaneously renewed demands for comprehensive electoral reforms, specifically advocating for the mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. CGG contended that digital transmission, using encrypted data and digital signatures, would enhance result integrity, reduce opportunities for human interference, and protect polling officials. They asserted that prioritising electronic uploads over physical forms like Form EC8A would improve the credibility of results in future election tribunals.
The coalition launched a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu for signing the amended Electoral Act into law, describing the legislation as a threat to democratic processes. CGG characterized the law as facilitating electoral malpractice and urged the international community to intervene for its reversal. It warned that opposition parties should consider boycotting the 2027 general elections if the law remains, arguing that participation would legitimise flawed polls.
Additionally, the coalition warned of a slide toward authoritarianism under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). It cited recent defections of opposition governors and lawmakers into the APC as evidence of an emerging one-party state, which it said would undermine accountability and democratic freedoms.
The ADC, a minor opposition party, secured less than one percent of the vote in the 2023 presidential election. The CGG’s intervention highlights ongoing debates about regional power rotation and electoral integrity as Nigeria looks toward the next electoral cycle. The coalition’s combined demands for internal party equity and systemic electoral changes underscore persistent challenges in the nation’s democratic landscape.
