The Presidency has issued a strong statement regarding the recently formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserting that the alliance is unlikely to endure beyond six months due to its lack of ideological cohesion and credible leadership.
Speaking through presidential spokespersons Bayo Onanuga and Sunday Dare, the Tinubu administration described the ADC-led coalition as a “hollow alliance of disgruntled politicians” driven by personal ambition rather than national interest.
“This is not 2013—and this is not the APC,” said Sunday Dare, referencing the historic merger that birthed the All Progressives Congress. “Unlike the APC, which was built on strategic discipline and national purpose, the ADC coalition is a patchwork of individuals united only by their opposition to President Tinubu.”
The Presidency emphasized that many of the coalition’s key figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi—lack the grassroots support and institutional backing necessary to mount a serious challenge in the 2027 elections.
Bayo Onanuga warned Nigerians to remain vigilant, stating: “A political party with no clear agenda or ideology—whose members are united only by their hatred for President Tinubu—cannot be good for our country. It will only set us back by decades.”
The Presidency also dismissed comparisons between the ADC coalition and the APC’s 2013 formation, noting that the latter was a merger of established parties with strong regional and legislative representation. In contrast, the ADC coalition is seen as a loose alliance of individuals with conflicting ambitions and limited political infrastructure.
As the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections begins to take shape, the Tinubu administration remains confident in its governance record and the strength of its support base across Nigeria.