A new rift is emerging within Nigeria’s opposition bloc as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticises former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over alleged lack of engagement with its policies.
In an interview on Monday, the ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused Obi of showing little interest in understanding the party’s ideological direction.
“You may invite Peter Obi and ask him what is ADC’s position on fuel subsidy or its framework on security. He doesn’t know because he has never been interested. They are just waiting for the ticket to be handed over to them,” Abdullahi said.
He argued that some figures within the opposition coalition are more focused on securing the party’s presidential ticket than contributing to its policy development.
Abdullahi also faulted the broader alliance, saying it has failed to build a truly united opposition capable of challenging the ruling APC.
“If your objective was to unify the opposition, you haven’t done that. You’ve brought some opposition individuals together, but not the parties,” he said.
The ADC spokesman disclosed that the party is currently divided into three factions with differing priorities and visions.
“There are those who are just looking for a platform to contest elections. That’s all ADC means to them,” he said, adding that others are focused on national rescue and long-term party building.
Defending the party’s structure, Abdullahi noted that months were spent developing a detailed manifesto and insisted aspirants must understand its contents.
“This party is not going to be an SPV for anybody,” he said, stressing that the ADC remains committed to a credible and ideology-driven path ahead of the 2027 elections.
