During its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) declared former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai a prisoner of conscience and called for his immediate release. The meeting also focused on preparations for the 2027 general elections, with decisions made to ratify party primaries and extend the National Working Committee's term. However, the ADC's statements have sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians. Some criticized the party's leadership for being predominantly northern, questioning its ability to campaign effectively in southern regions. Others commended the ADC for its administrative decisions. Concerns were raised about ongoing court cases affecting the party's leadership and criticism of the establishment of caretaker committees, which some viewed as sidelining state leadership. Additionally, former minister Rotimi Amaechi clarified that he had not been offered the ADC vice presidential ticket after losing the presidential primary to Atiku Abubakar.