Nigeria, June 8 -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has positioned itself as a major opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, is grappling with growing internal tensions after its governorship and presidential primaries were marred by allegations of irregularities, parallel exercises, voter disenfranchisement and factional disputes across several states.

A review of the party's primary elections by PREMIUM TIMES shows a recurring pattern of controversy from Rivers and Oyo to Kaduna, Akwa Ibom and Katsina, with aggrieved aspirants rejecting outcomes, demanding fresh elections and, in some cases, threatening legal action.

The disputes come at a critical moment for the ADC, which recently attracted several high-...