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See Reasons ADC Website Keeps Crashing

Published by Tope Fakinlede on July 8th, 2025.

See Reasons ADC Website Keeps Crashing

In a remarkable turn of events, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) website has experienced three crashes within just two days, due to an overwhelming increase in traffic from Nigerians eager to learn more about the party and sign up as members.

This spike in interest came shortly after the unveiling of a major political coalition on July 3, featuring key opposition figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra Governor Peter Obi. The coalition’s announcement has stirred widespread national attention and renewed hopes for a viable alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.

Demola Olarewaju, a digital media aide to Atiku, confirmed the website issues in a post on X (formerly Twitter), attributing the outages to the sudden influx of visitors. “The ADC website has gone down three times since the coalition was revealed,” he wrote. “Nigerians have been eager for something new—and they’re already showing up.”

Many online users and opposition supporters interpreted the technical failures as a powerful metaphor: a system unable to handle the growing demand for change. For them, the website crash symbolizes an awakening political consciousness among citizens.

Political analyst Sani Kabo likened the moment to the formation of the APC in 2013, which ended the PDP’s long-standing grip on power. “This is more than a tech glitch—it reflects Nigerians’ hunger for a genuine political shift,” he noted.

Another commentator, choosing to remain anonymous, framed it more pointedly: “It’s not just a website crashing—it’s the sound of millions pushing against the door of a new future.”

Despite the excitement, coalition leaders have been measured in their public responses. When asked about Peter Obi’s specific involvement, Olarewaju steered clear of controversy and responded with unity: “May your movement continue to grow also,” a nod to Obi’s grassroots following known as the Obidients.

Observers suggest this deliberate tone is aimed at maintaining cohesion and avoiding early rifts, a challenge that has historically plagued opposition alliances in Nigeria.

However, the repeated technical failures have also exposed a critical weakness in ADC’s digital infrastructure. As the party gains newfound prominence, analysts argue it must invest in stronger systems to meet the expectations of an increasingly engaged public.

Social media reactions captured the mood perfectly. One user wrote, “If they can crash a website, maybe they can crash the system that failed them.”