The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on the public to beware of fraudulent activities relating to the sale of its nomination forms for the 2027 general elections.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said

only official channels are valid, stressing that any official communication from the National Chairman or the National Working Committee, NWC, must be issued through the National Publicity Secretary.

It also stated that any other message claiming to represent the position of the National Chairman or NWC is false, unauthorized, and a blatant lie being spread on social media without shame.

The statement also said that the sale of nomination forms for the offices of President, Governor, Senate, and House of Representatives is constitutionally vested in the office of the National Organising Secretary, adding that the sale of nomination forms for State House of Assembly is handled at the State Party Headquarters.

According to the ADC, any sale, collection, or purported authorization outside these offices is a direct violation of the party constitution and the Electoral Act process.

It added that the National Chairman and the National Working Committee conduct all party activities and affairs in the states strictly through the recognized State Party Headquarters, noting that no individual or unauthorized group has the mandate to act outside this structure.

The party warned members and the public to disregard any fraudulent messages, unauthorized agents, and fake directives circulating online, stressing that those engaging in impersonation and misinformation will be dealt with in line with the party constitution and the law.

“The attention of the African Democratic Congress National Headquarters has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media alleging that the National Chairman, David Mark, passed a message through a fraudulent stakeholder authorizing the sale of nomination forms.

“We urge all genuine members to remain focused, law-abiding, and committed to building a united ADC ahead of 2027,” the statement said.