Bolaji Abdullahi ADC opposition unity comment highlights concern over Obi and Kwankwaso defections weakening opposition ahead of 2027 elections
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has said that the defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has dealt a blow to opposition unity ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.
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Bolaji Abdullahi ADC opposition unity comment was made during an interview on AIT’s Political Platform, where he stressed that a fragmented opposition would struggle to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu effectively.
He explained that a united opposition would stand a stronger chance in any electoral contest, but warned that division among key political actors could significantly weaken their collective strength.
According to him, the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the ADC does not only affect the party but also undermines the broader opposition bloc.
“What happened to Peter Obi and Kwankwaso leaving the ADC does not hurt only the ADC, it hurt the generality,” Abdullahi said.
He added that a divided opposition landscape, potentially involving three or four major contenders, would ultimately create an advantage for the ruling party.
Bolaji Abdullahi further noted that ongoing political discussions among opposition figures remain individual engagements rather than official party negotiations.
“If Atiku Abubakar is talking to any other aspirant, it is not ADC speaking,” he said, clarifying that such talks represent personal political positioning rather than formal party consensus.
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The ADC spokesman reiterated that unity remains the most effective path for the opposition if it hopes to mount a strong challenge in the next general election cycle.
