Veteran actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared that
the All Progressives Congress (APC) will face its “final downfall” ahead of the
2027 elections, stating that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its new
coalition of opposition forces represent the “dawn of a new era in Nigeria’s
political history.”
Speaking at a coalition strategy meeting, Okonkwo emphasized
that the new alignment is not about seeking power but prioritizing the “welfare
of Nigerians.”
“You know, this party is not about power. This party is
about the welfare of Nigerians,” Okonkwo stated. “If there is no new
arrangement that I’m sure will take care of the welfare of Nigerians, I will
stay in my house and pray.”
He described the ADC as a “party of light” poised to rescue
Nigerians from what he termed the “darkness of this incompetent and corrupt
APC.”
“When you shine light in darkness, darkness disappears. APC
will not understand what hits them,” Okonkwo asserted.
Highlighting Article 3 of the ADC Constitution, he
emphasized that the party’s motto is “in pursuit of the welfare of our people
and the nation,” aligning with the coalition’s objective to create a favorable
environment for all Nigerians to contribute to the nation’s welfare, peace, and
prosperity.
In addressing concerns about the inclusion of former APC and
PDP members in the coalition, Okonkwo argued that past leaders have learnt from
their mistakes.
“Your best teacher is your last mistake,” he noted, adding,
“All the people that have been in power in Nigeria and did not do what they
ought to do at that time are reaping it.”
On potential alliances with Peter Obi should he emerge as a
presidential candidate within the coalition, Okonkwo reaffirmed his commitment
to coalition politics over party allegiance.
“This is now the time of the coalition, not individual
parties. I can guarantee you that anybody that emerges from this coalition, I
will work with the person,” he stated.
Okonkwo dismissed concerns over potential litigation or
infiltration by APC elements into the ADC, stating that the party had done its
due diligence and would not allow infiltration.
“Of course, when you are in a battle with somebody, you send
your own spies. We will search out any infiltrator and give him the treatment
that is given to spies,” Okonkwo warned.
He further predicted the collapse of APC structures,
referencing recent political crises within the ruling party.
“Before long, APC people will be in hiding because the shame
that will come upon them, they will not even be able to talk and speak to
Nigerians again,” Okonkwo concluded.
The ADC coalition aims to unify opposition forces to prevent
a fragmented challenge against the incumbent APC in 2027, positioning itself as
a credible platform for Nigerians seeking alternative leadership to rescue the
nation from economic hardship, insecurity, and governance failures.
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