The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised an alarm, saying the Presidency is working behind the scenes to destroy the newly formed opposition coalition before the 2027 general elections.
This statement came while the ADC itself is dealing with some internal problems. Three unhappy members have taken the party to court, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to remove the current interim leadership led by Senator David Mark.
Ralph Nwosu, who was the party’s last national chairman, has warned that the opposition alliance might fall apart if there is no unity. He pointed out that personal interests and group rivalries could easily weaken the coalition if not handled properly.
At the same time, there have been some major moves from key political figures. Babachir Lawal, a former government secretary, officially left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In Katsina State, former PDP chairman Salisu Lawal Uli also left the PDP and joined the new coalition under the ADC. Another PDP leader, Adamu Waziri, said he was leaving the party too because he no longer trusted it.
Just last week, many top political figures—like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, former Senate President David Mark, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, and Nasir el-Rufai—announced their support for the ADC. They plan to use the party as their platform to challenge President Tinubu in 2027. In response, the ADC dissolved its current leadership to make room for this new and growing alliance.
According to the ADC’s interim publicity secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the Presidency is now secretly working to weaken the opposition coalition. He said government officials are targeting opposition members and using tactics like threats, manipulation, and bribes.
Abdullahi said this is not about peace or national unity. Instead, it’s a clear attempt to scare and confuse opposition leaders so they abandon the coalition. He called this sabotage, not politics.
He also revealed that some former party officials from the North-East and North-West were secretly invited to meet with senior federal officials, likely to break their loyalty to the opposition.
Abdullahi strongly condemned these actions, calling them a dangerous attack on Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. He warned that if this continues, Nigeria may be pushed into a one-party system where the ruling party controls everything.
He added that the opposition coalition is not just about politics. It’s a movement for every Nigerian who is tired of suffering, dishonesty, and poor leadership. He said it’s time to bring back honesty, vision, and fairness in government—and promised that the coalition will stand firm against any attempt to destroy democracy.
Finally, Abdullahi clarified that the coalition is not yet talking about who will run for president in 2027. Right now, they are focused on building a strong and united party that can offer Nigerians a real choice.
