ADC speaks on vision after Obi, Kwankwaso’s  exit

Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party as a major setback but not a fatal blow.

Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Monday, Abdullahi acknowledged the political weight of both figures, noting that their exit would naturally be felt within the party. However, he stressed that the ADC-led coalition remains determined to build a strong, broad-based alliance capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Abdullahi admitted that losing two prominent politicians was significant but maintained that the coalition’s long-term vision remains intact. According to him, the goal is to unite various political interests into a formidable opposition platform that can compete effectively at the national level.

He explained that the coalition was formed out of necessity, as several participating parties had faced internal challenges. He added that members shared a common concern about the country’s current trajectory, which he described as precarious, and agreed that only a united front could successfully challenge the incumbent government.

Addressing reasons for Obi’s exit, Abdullahi referenced the former presidential candidate’s statement, which cited ongoing legal challenges within the ADC. While acknowledging the existence of such issues, he insisted they had not weakened the party’s capacity to build a viable coalition.

He further noted that, although the exits were regrettable, they had also reduced internal tensions within the alliance. This, he said, would allow the remaining members to focus more effectively on strengthening the party without what he described as intense internal pressure.

Reaffirming the party’s position, Abdullahi said the departures represent a setback but do not undermine the coalition’s core objectives of unifying the opposition and presenting a credible alternative in the next general elections.