ADC Chieftain Defends Party Portal, Says Nigerians Tired, Ready For 2027 Political Fight

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has defended the party’s online membership portal following criticisms over alleged glitches.

She stated this on Thursday when she appears on Channels Television Programme ‘Politics Today,’
insisting that the platform remains secure and that the massive public interest shows Nigerians’ growing desire for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yesufu, who chairs the ADC online registration subcommittee, said the portal had always been functional despite reports that fictitious names such as global figures were being used during registration.

Responding to concerns that names such as Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler had appeared on the platform, she said such attempts were anticipated and that background checks had been built into the system to prevent fraudulent entries from making it into the final register.

“Our portal has always been fixed. What people saw were attempts by individuals to test the system, and that was expected. There were always background checks in place,” she said.

She added that similar occurrences had also been seen on other political party platforms in the past.

According to her, the interest generated by the portal since its launch shows that many Nigerians are eager to participate in the party’s activities and explore alternatives in the country’s political space.

“Our registration has generated interest among Nigerians, and that is what is critical. Unlike some parties that allegedly pay people to register, what we are seeing is enthusiasm from Nigerians across the country and even in the diaspora,” she said.

Yesufu noted that the party had already begun improving the system, including introducing mandatory verification through the National Identification Number (NIN), submission of photographs and background details to strengthen the integrity of the database.

“The initial version was not completely foolproof, but we have strengthened it. Now, you must verify your NIN, submit your photograph and provide some background information before completing registration,” she added.

Speaking ahead of the 2027 elections, Yesufu said many citizens now see the contest as a decisive moment for the country’s future.

“Nigerians are tired. As we go into 2027, people are determined to fight for their lives and the soul of Nigeria. It is no longer business as usual,” she said.