ADC Accuses Presidency of Plotting to Destabilize Growing Opposition Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections

ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Presidency Plot to Destabilize Opposition

With less than two years to the 2027 general elections, Nigeria’s political terrain is already heating up. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised a red flag, accusing the presidency of orchestrating moves to destabilize the emerging opposition coalition threatening President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid. Amid a flurry of high-profile defections and growing tension within the opposition ranks, the ADC has warned that the country's multi-party democracy is under threat.

In a strongly worded statement on Monday, the ADC alleged that senior officials within the presidency are actively plotting to derail the momentum of the opposition. According to the party’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, former ADC state chairmen and key executive members in the Northeast and Northwest were summoned to secret meetings with federal government representatives.
Abdullahi stated,

“These meetings had no ties to peace-building or national security. Instead, they were designed to pressure our members into sabotaging the opposition coalition. This is not politics; this is sabotage.”

He described the interference as a dangerous assault on Nigeria’s democratic system, cautioning that if unchecked, it could push the country dangerously close to a one-party state.

The ADC’s recent merger with other opposition heavyweights has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political establishment. Just last week, the party formally aligned with top opposition figures, including

• Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar
• Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi
• Former Senate President, Senator David Mark
• Ex-Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi
• Former Governors Rauf Aregbesola and Nasir el-Rufai

Following the merger, Senator Mark was announced as the interim national chairman of the restructured ADC. The coalition aims to provide a united front to challenge President Tinubu’s administration and re-election bid in 2027.
In response, ADC’s founding chairman, Ralph Nwosu, publicly announced the formal collapse of the party’s former structure to embrace the new political direction.

As the opposition front gains traction, notable political figures have jumped ship:

• Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and ex-ally of Tinubu, officially resigned from the APC, citing the need to chart a new path in Nigeria’s political future.
• Salisu Lawal Uli, former PDP chairman in Katsina State, also defected to ADC, blaming the PDP’s leadership crisis and erosion of discipline.
• Adamu Waziri, a Board of Trustees member and founding PDP stalwart, resigned from the party and joined ADC, calling for a renewed commitment to democratic values.
• Waziri’s resignation, made public at his Dogo Tebo Ward in Yobe State, was described by local PDP officials as a “huge loss.”

In a twist to the unfolding drama, three ADC members, Adeyemi Emmanuel, Ayodeji Victor Tolu, and Haruna Ismaila, have filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit challenges the legality of Senator Mark’s and others’ appointments as interim leaders.
Among the defendants are:

• ADC (1st Defendant)
• INEC (2nd Defendant)
• Ralph Nwosu, immediate past chairman (3rd Defendant)
• Senator David Mark (4th Defendant)
• Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (5th Defendant)
• Bolaji Abdullahi (6th Defendant)

The plaintiffs argue that the appointments violate the ADC’s constitution and a prior court ruling, and they are seeking the court to declare the interim leadership structure unconstitutional, null, and void.

Ralph Nwosu addressed criticisms that the ADC platform had been handed over to political elites. He maintained that the transition followed over a year of strategic discussions among national stakeholders.

“I’ve spent billions of naira supporting this party not for profit, but for reform. My children can’t even return to Nigeria after studying at top global universities. Why would I trade their future for political money?” Nwosu questioned.

He praised Senator Mark and Aregbesola’s integrity, noting that their leadership reflects the coalition’s values of discipline and reform.
Despite recent gains, Nwosu warned that internal conflicts could sabotage the coalition’s potential.

“If we don’t manage the power blocs and competing interests wisely, the entire movement may collapse,” he cautioned.

He emphasized that the ADC and its coalition partners are not yet discussing presidential tickets.

“Right now, our priority is building a strong, credible alternative to the ruling party,” he said.

A senior party insider echoed that sentiment, insisting that ADC will prioritize competitive internal democracy:

“We’re not relying on voter frustration. We want accountability and a clear process that earns public trust.”

The ADC's journey from a fringe party to the nucleus of Nigeria's growing opposition has been dramatic. The legal disputes, high-level defections, and accusations of sabotage suggest that the road ahead will be anything but smooth.
However, the party insists it remains focused on offering Nigerians a genuine alternative, with an emphasis on reform, accountability, and unity.
As 2027 draws near, all eyes are now on how the ADC and its coalition partners navigate the rough political terrain, unify diverse interests, and resist alleged moves to suppress credible opposition.
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The unfolding developments in Nigeria’s opposition space underscore a major shift in the political landscape. Whether the ADC’s coalition can withstand internal and external pressure will determine if Nigerians finally get the alternative they crave in 2027. For now, the battle for Nigeria’s democratic soul is just beginning.

By PrimeLineInfo