Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not adopt the zoning formula or any form of consensus arrangement in its presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

El-Rufai, a chieftain of the party said the party will give every individual equal opportunity to contest without pressure, imposition, or forced withdrawal. He is also vouching that the process will be free, fair, and transparent.

“At the top level, we are preparing our manifesto and our platform. We are also working on getting our presidential aspirants, governorship aspirants, and other aspirants to come together and agree on a process that will guarantee free and fair primaries,” he said.

According to him, the party has resolved that no zoning arrangement will be applied and that no aspirant will be compelled to step down in favour of another.

“There will be no zoning, no consensus, and no forcing anyone to step down. Everyone will be given the opportunity to contest, and whoever wins will be supported by all,” El-Rufai stated.

He also dismissed claims that the ADC lacks grassroots support, insisting that the party’s growing influence is evident across the country.

“If you don’t think the ADC has grassroots support, ask some members of the National Assembly to go to their constituencies without gathering soldiers and police to guard them,” he added.