ADC faction rejects adoption as coalition Party to unseat Tinubu ahead of 2027

ADC faction rejects adoption as coalition Party to unseat Tinubu ahead of 2027

A significant faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is vehemently opposing a recent move by an opposition coalition to adopt the party as its political platform.

This internal rebellion signals a major rift within the ADC, as the dissenting group warns against what it calls a “hijack” by political elites.

In a strong statement, Musa Isa Matara, the faction’s national publicity secretary, declared that the ADC is not a “private coalition platform” to be sold off for personal gain.

The faction expressed outrage, labeling the decision to merge with the opposition coalition as unilateral and made without consulting key stakeholders. Matara emphasized that crucial party structures, including state executives, youth and women leaders, and ward coordinators, were completely left out of the discussions.

“We caution those entering the ADC through this imposed arrangement to proceed with extreme care,” the statement read.

“Be aware that a few individuals are attempting to sell the very soul of our party for their own benefit. The ADC is not for sale; it belongs to its members, not political opportunists or elite dealmakers.”

The backlash follows a meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja, where a coalition of opposition politicians, alongside some members of the ADC, reportedly agreed to use the party as a united opposition front. High-profile attendees included former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and former governors such as Sule Lamido, Babangida Aliyu, Sam Egwu, Aminu Tambuwal, and Liyel Imoke. Former PDP national chairman Uche Secondus was also present.

Following this gathering, the group announced the ADC’s adoption as their coalition platform.

They also unveiled interim leadership, naming David Mark as interim national chairman and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim secretary. Former sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi was introduced as the coalition’s spokesperson.

“The claim that the ADC has become the ‘platform of the National Opposition Coalition Group’ is misleading,” the statement continued.

“Our millions of members have not been informed or carried along in this so-called coalition.

“If anyone is attempting to force an opposition merger without grassroots consent, they are trampling on democratic ethics and party sovereignty.

“Let it be known to those who are trooping into our party under this chaotic coalition arrangement that the ADC has been battling unresolved legal crises since the 2023 general elections.

“These matters remain in court and unresolved. Any coalition attempt built on such shaky legal ground is irresponsible and potentially self-destructive.”