{
  "id": 17819543,
  "title": "2027: ADC South-West denies internal crisis, backs Atiku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/2027-adc-south-west-denies-internal-crisis-backs-atiku-17819543",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-adc-south-west-denies-internal-crisis-backs-atiku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) South-West leadership reaffirmed its unwavering support for party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. The nulification of internal turmoil within the zone came in a statement signed by South-West National Vice Chairman, Akin Omole, and six state chairmen. The leadership dismissed allegations of a leadership crisis, describing such claims as false and fabricated.\n\nThe ADC South-West's leaders emphasized their unity, stating that there was \"no rift, division or leadership crisis within ADC South-West.\" They remained steadfast in their commitment to strengthening the party's structures and securing electoral victories across the region for Atiku Abubakar and other ADC candidates. The leadership reaffirmed its confidence in Aregbesola’s political coordination across the South-West, stating that consultations among party stakeholders were not indicative of discord.\n\nThe party categorized the meeting held in Ibadan on September 4, 2026, as a strategic gathering aimed at bolstering the party's structures and securing the region for Atiku and other ADC candidates in the 2027 elections. The leaders clarified that the meeting did not target the presidential candidate, the national leadership, or any individual within the party. They further dismissed claims of a virtual meeting with Atiku the following day to address an alleged internal crisis, stating that such reports were false and fabricated.\n\nThe ADC South-West leaders urged party members, supporters, and the public to disregard divisive narratives put forth by political opponents. They maintained a unified stance, declaring, \"ADC is united. There is no rift. There is no division. We are working together to deliver the South-West for Atiku Abubakar and all ADC candidates in 2027. One party. One family. One mission. Victory in 2027.\"",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress leadership in the South-West has dismissed reports of an internal crisis in the zone, reaffirming its support for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-south-west-denies-internal-crisis-backs-atiku/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}