- He explained that a fragmented opposition often works in favour of the ruling party
- Abdullahi maintained that talks among opposition stakeholders are still ongoing, with the aim of creating a united front ahead of 2027
- Abdullahi stated that the ADC’s major concern is securing electoral victory
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that opposition figures are still considering the option of fielding a common presidential candidate to challenge Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general election.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, Eko Hot Blog reports that Abdullahi admitted that the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the ADC represents a major loss for both the party and the wider opposition movement.
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He explained that a fragmented opposition often works in favour of the ruling party, stressing that unity remains important in efforts to challenge the incumbent administration.
According to him, the exit of the two political figures may have weakened the coalition’s strength, but it has not destroyed ongoing plans to build a broad alliance capable of confronting the APC in the next presidential election.
Abdullahi maintained that talks among opposition stakeholders are still ongoing, with the aim of creating a united front ahead of 2027.
He said the coalition remains committed to finding common ground and producing a consensus candidate who can effectively compete against the ruling party at the polls.
On the issue of zoning the presidential ticket, Abdullahi stated that the ADC’s major concern is securing electoral victory, noting that the party would adopt whichever strategy offers the best political advantage.
He also clarified that recent comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding zoning reflected his personal position and not the official stance of the ADC.
Speaking on Peter Obi’s decision to leave the ADC, Abdullahi said he could not speak on behalf of the former Anambra governor, adding that the party had not received prior complaints or indications of dissatisfaction from him.
The ADC spokesman also raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s recent appointment of an aide on homeland security, warning that introducing another security structure alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defence Staff could worsen coordination challenges.
He argued that the move may create further confusion within Nigeria’s security architecture instead of improving efficiency.
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