Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that Nigerians have made up their minds to support the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of the ADC National Contact and Mobilisation Office in Jos, Plateau State, El-Rufai said the growing wave of defections by governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not stop Nigerians from voting for leaders they truly want.

According to him, the frustration Nigerians feel toward both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APC is pushing them toward an alternative platform. He insisted that, regardless of political maneuvering, the collective will of the country’s 230 million citizens would outweigh the influence of 25 governors.

Sharing personal reflections, El-Rufai noted his long-standing ties to Plateau State and expressed concern over its decline in recent decades. He expressed hope that improved leadership at both state and national levels would restore peace, unity, and tourism to the state.

He said:

“I know Nigerians are tired of both APC and PDP. While PDP governors may be defecting to the APC, Nigerians themselves are moving to the ADC. By God’s grace, 230 million Nigerians will defeat 25 governors.

“Nigerians have decided that in 2027, they will vote for ADC.”

El-Rufai urged party members to remain united, present credible candidates, and champion policies that address the needs of all Nigerians. He highlighted the party’s youth- and women-inclusive structure, noting that ADC allocates 40% of leadership positions to young people and 35% to women.

“ADC is a party for young people and women,” he added.