Tunde Bakare Rejects Pressure to Join ADC for 2027 Elections

Tunde Bakare, founder of Citadel Global Community Church, declares his decision not to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid mounting pressure to challenge the APC in the 2027 elections. Bakare made this announcement during the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series in Lagos.

Despite pressure from political stakeholders, including former governors and ministers, urging him to align with the ADC, Bakare emphasized his commitment to the APC. He highlighted the divine providence behind the emergence of a potential candidate backed by Bola Tinubu, emphasizing his role in the party's formation and his reluctance to switch allegiances.