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IMO ADC: IHEDIOHA RALLIES PARTY LEADERS, CANDIDATES, REAFFIRMS CONFIDENCE AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS By Ihezie Dede Walax The leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Imo State and former Governor of the state, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, convened a strategic meeting of party leaders and candidates in Owerri, the state capital, to strengthen internal unity, build confidence among candidates and reaffirm the party’s preparedness for the 2027 general elections. The meeting brought together key party leaders and candidates to encourage continued commitment to the ADC, address concerns arising from recent political developments and reinforce confidence in the party’s ability to participate in the forthcoming elections. The gathering was primarily focused on reassuring candidates, strengthening internal cohesion and ensuring that all party stakeholders remained focused on their political responsibilities. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the leadership to review the party’s level of preparedness, reinforce coordination across its structures and encourage candidates to sustain their engagement with the electorate. The gathering formed part of the party’s ongoing efforts to maintain regular communication with its leaders and candidates, particularly following the purported judgment by Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026. Addressing the Leaders, Ihedioha expressed satisfaction with the confidence demonstrated by the party’s leaders and candidates despite distractions from Justice Peter Odo Lifu court judgment. He urged them not to panic or allow fear and uncertainty to distract them from their preparations for the 2027 general elections. The former governor assured the candidates that there was no cause for alarm, maintaining that the ADC remained organised, prepared and focused on its electoral objectives. He encouraged them to remain confident in the party’s leadership, continue their political activities and avoid being discouraged by developments surrounding the judgment. Ihedioha emphasised that the party’s priority was to maintain unity, strengthen its structures and ensure that candidates remained committed to their respective constituencies. He urged them to continue engaging with the electorate, building relationships with supporters and preparing for the responsibilities ahead rather than allowing uncertainty to disrupt their efforts. “Do not panic. Do not entertain any fear. There is no cause for alarm. Remain focused and continue your preparations. The ADC is organised and prepared for the 2027 general elections,” was the central message of reassurance conveyed at the meeting. Ihedioha maintained that the party remained focused on its preparations and expressed confidence that the ADC would be on the ballot in the 2027 general elections. He encouraged the candidates to remain steadfast, continue their engagement with the people and trust the party’s ongoing efforts to address the issues arising from the court judgment. The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Engr. Gerald Irona, also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of unity, discipline and confidence among party leaders and candidates. He encouraged party faithful to remain committed to the ADC and maintain close contact with their supporters across their respective constituencies. Irona underscored the need for candidates to remain focused on grassroots engagement and continue building their political structures. He encouraged them to work together, maintain confidence in the party’s leadership and approach the current situation with patience and determination. The National Vice Chairman of the ADC, South East, Sir Bon Unachukwu, also spoke at the meeting, emphasising the importance of solidarity, effective communication and coordination between the party’s national and state leadership. He encouraged the Imo State

NOVEMBER 7, 2026 PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 570% FUEL PRICE INCREASE: TAKE CUE FROM US VOTERS, ADC URGES NIGERIANS — Says Cost of Living Remains Central in January Elections The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the outcome of the recent United States midterm elections, in which Americans voted to replace the ruling Republican Party in Congress amidst a nearly 37 per cent increase in fuel prices in several states, points the way for Nigerian voters grappling with a 570 per cent increase in petrol prices since President Bola Tinubu removed fuel subsidies in May 2023. Earlier, the opposition party had urged Nigerians to emulate the Americans in the immediate aftermath of the US midterm elections, in which the ruling Republican Party suffered a crushing defeat. But as the shockwaves of the election continue to reverberate across the world, the party has now claimed that the outcome of the US election confirms its own position that the cost of living and affordability have become major issues in determining electoral outcomes, urging Nigerians to take a cue from this as the country heads to the polls in January. “The lesson from America is simple: governments must answer to the people for their economic decisions. In January, the cost of living must be at the centre of Nigeria’s democratic choice,” the party said in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Saturday. “On Tuesday, American voters were responding to fuel-price increases of about 37 per cent. Nigerians have experienced a far steeper increase, with average petrol prices rising from N238.11 per litre in May 2023 to N1,596.25 by May 2026, translating to about a 570 per cent increase.” The party explained that an increase of 570 per cent in petrol prices is not just an economic statistic, but the reason transportation has become unaffordable, food prices have risen and small businesses are struggling to survive. “Every Nigerian household is paying the price for the APC and Tinubu’s failed policies,” the statement said, adding that while the government has continued to ask Nigerians to make sacrifices for a better future, more than three years later, the government has failed to show how the removal of subsidies could possibly benefit ordinary citizens. “As January 16 approaches, Nigerians deserve clear answers about how fuel, electricity, food and transportation would be made affordable. The APC and President Tinubu clearly do not have answers. It is for the same reason that Americans voted against the ruling Republican Party, and it is for the same reason that Nigerians should reject the ruling APC in January,” the party said. SIGNED: Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi National Publicity Secretary African Democratic Congress (ADC)