Following the recent takeover of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by top opposition figures, the Presidency on Thursday ridiculed the emerging coalition, branding it a weak alliance formed by politically displaced individuals.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) also downplayed the development, labelling the new bloc as a gathering of self-serving politicians driven by personal vendettas rather than genuine political ideals.
Likewise, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, criticized the anti-Tinubu movement, referring to its members as a group of failed and irrelevant politicians.
In contrast, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, expressed his full backing for the coalition, which is aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clarified that it has not officially joined the coalition but is open to aligning with other Nigerians who share similar goals to challenge the APC in the upcoming polls.
Additionally, the Labour Party faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman urged the public to disregard a rumored 48-hour ultimatum issued to Peter Obi to resign from the party or face expulsion.
Elsewhere, ADC’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Dumebi Kachikwu, outlined specific conditions under which he would support the new alliance.
It is worth noting that the coalition recently assumed control of the ADC, announcing it as its platform for the 2027 general elections. Former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola have been named as Interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively.
In reaction to the development, the Presidency dismissed parallels drawn between this coalition and the 2013 merger that led to the formation of the APC, characterizing the latest move as a desperate attempt at power consolidation.
