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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) for their ineffective roles as opposition parties, accusing them of failing to provide Nigerians with a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a bold statement posted on X, the ADC declared that its coalition is stepping up to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government and prevent his re-election in 2027, warning that those who oppose the coalition are inadvertently supporting Tinubu’s continued leadership.
The ADC’s statement, issued by its official handle, emphasized the coalition’s mission to restore hope and resist what it described as the “impunity” of Tinubu’s administration.
“The PDP and Labour Party have failed as opposition political parties. That is why the ADC has stepped forward to give Nigerians hope and to stand firmly against the impunity and reelection of Bola Tinubu’s government,” the post read.
It further asserted that “anyone opposing this coalition is, whether knowingly or not,” aiding Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The ADC’s coalition, formally unveiled on July 2, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, has attracted prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
The coalition adopted the ADC as its platform after concerns that registering a new party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), might face delays from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The ADC’s interim leadership, with former Senate President David Mark as National Chairman and former Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, has positioned the party as a unifying force for opposition figures disillusioned with the PDP and LP’s internal crises.
Political analysts note that the PDP is grappling with factionalism, partly due to tensions between Atiku’s loyalists and those aligned with Nyesom Wike, now a minister in Tinubu’s government.
Similarly, the Labour Party faces leadership disputes, with its chairman, Julius Abure, resisting Peter Obi’s influence, further weakening its opposition stance.
The ADC’s accusations have sparked mixed reactions. Some Nigerians support the coalition’s ambition to challenge Tinubu, citing widespread dissatisfaction with his administration’s handling of the economy, security, and infrastructure.
“The masses just want a strong body that would help remove this present catastrophe,” said a commenter sampled by Tribune Online.
However, others view the coalition as a recycled group of politicians lacking ideological clarity, with one critic warning that the ADC’s formation could split opposition votes, inadvertently benefiting Tinubu in 2027.
The Tinubu administration, through its spokesperson Sunday Dare, dismissed the ADC coalition as “opportunistic” and lacking the national appeal of the APC’s 2013 coalition that ousted the PDP.
Dare argued that Tinubu’s leadership, backed by strategic reforms, would withstand the challenge, while APC chieftain Kunle Adelakun called the ADC’s leaders “strange bedfellows” with no moral standing to rival Tinubu.
Adding to the tension, the ADC alleged that Tinubu’s government is attempting to destabilize the coalition by coercing its state leaders in the North East and North West, a claim the presidency has not directly addressed.
The ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, vowed that the party would resist any attempts to suppress democratic opposition, urging Tinubu to prove his democratic credentials by curbing his aides’ alleged interference.
As the 2027 elections approach, the ADC’s coalition faces significant hurdles, including internal rivalries over its presidential candidate and the reluctance of major opposition parties like the PDP and LP to merge their structures.
Analysts warn that without a unified front, the opposition risks repeating the vote-splitting mistakes of 2023, which allowed Tinubu to secure victory with just 37% of the vote.
The political landscape remains charged as the ADC seeks to rally Nigerians behind its vision of a “new Nigeria,” while Tinubu’s camp prepares to counter the coalition’s momentum. Whether the ADC can overcome its challenges and unite the opposition will be a defining factor in the race to 2027.
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