Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that state governors are reluctant to join its newly formed opposition coalition platform due to alleged intimidation tactics.
Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary, made this known on Saturday during the 3rd Expanded Meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja.
He described the alleged acts of intimidation as a “conspiracy against the Nigerian people.”
On July 1, prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, APC’s 2023 presidential aspirant Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, launched the ADC as a united front to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
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While former Senate President David Mark and former Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola were appointed as interim National Chairman and Secretary respectively, and some Nigerians have joined, no sitting governor has yet aligned with the party.
Abdullahi attributed this hesitation to fear, stating that some governors are aligning with President Tinubu to avoid intimidation.
He explained, “We know that no serving governor will want to come to us now because of the kind of intimidation that they are facing. We know what they are doing to them. Some of them who cannot jump to their party (APC) are saying we are endorsing their presidential candidate (President Tinubu). No problem.”
He emphasized that this situation constitutes “a conspiracy against the Nigerian people.”
Abdullahi stressed that the ADC welcomes everyone and is confident it is a movement supported by the majority of Nigerians who are dissatisfied with the country’s current direction.
The ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary affirmed that the party was not established to serve any individual’s personal ambition and remains free from any form of hijack.
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The former Minister of Youth and Sport stated, “ADC is not going to be hijack. You see, the process for the building of the party ensures that the party does not coalesce around any individual… ADC is not built for anybody’s ambition.”
He added that the party has no predetermined agenda, favorite aspirants, or ongoing discussions about its flag bearer, as it is “too early in the day.” The current focus is on building a strong political party to achieve its mission.
Abdullahi explained that the National Political Consultative Group (North) meeting was convened to address and find solutions to challenges in the Northern region, including insecurity and strengthening unity.
He noted that similar meetings are planned for the Southern regions, all coalescing under the African Democratic Congress, with the purpose of receiving briefings from all states to understand issues, challenges, and progress in coalition building.
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