Vice-President Kashim Shettima has cautioned Nigerians against aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as incapable of delivering effective governance. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering of supporters at the Gusau Trade Fair Complex in Zamfara State.
Speaking to the crowd, Shettima strongly criticised the ADC, insisting that the party lacks both the structure and the substance required to serve Nigerians. According to him, the ADC should not be seen as a credible alternative in the country’s political landscape.
“Do you know that ADC? It has nothing to offer for you, therefore you shall not go there,” he told supporters, urging them to remain cautious about the party’s promises and positioning.
To further emphasize his point, the Vice President used a vivid analogy, likening the ADC to “an empty bone.” He explained that, just like a bone without marrow or flesh, the party lacks value and depth. “Do you know bone? ADC is just like an empty bone, neither has bone marrow nor flesh on it,” he added, reinforcing his stance that the party is hollow and ineffective.
Shettima maintained that leadership requires vision, structure, and the ability to meet the expectations of citizens qualities he believes the ADC does not possess. He stressed that Nigerians should focus their support on parties and leaders with proven capacity to govern and deliver tangible results.
His comments are part of a broader pattern of criticism directed at the ADC in recent weeks. Earlier in the month, the Vice President had also taken a swipe at the party following issues with its online membership registration platform. The ADC had launched the portal as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections. However, the platform soon drew attention after irregular names and questionable details appeared among registered entries.
The party later acknowledged the problem, admitting that some of the data on the platform was inaccurate or problematic. This development provided further grounds for criticism from political opponents, including Shettima.
At the time, he spoke during an interfaith event hosted by President Bola Tinubu, where he humorously referenced the situation. While making light of the issue, he also accused opposition figures of spreading misinformation about government policies and initiatives.
Overall, Shettima’s remarks reflect ongoing political tensions as parties begin early positioning ahead of the next election cycle. His statements underline the ruling administration’s effort to discredit opposition groups while reinforcing its own narrative of competence and readiness to lead.
