National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has defended the party’s emergence as Nigeria’s leading opposition force, countering criticisms of division and lack of structure.
Naija News reports that Abdullahi, in an interview on Arise Television, asserted that the emergence of ADC has started to change Nigeria’s political dynamic by offering genuine opposition.
Abdullahi claims the PDP and other parties have failed in their responsibilities as opposition, stressing that the government could get away with anything before the ADC’s emergence.
He dismissed concerns about high-profile personalities within the ADC coalition vying for leadership, including Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and Atiku Abubakar.
He said, “Before the ADC, government could get away with anything. Other opposition parties had either abdicated their responsibilities or been compromised. We are building a party that’s not just about 2027, but about providing an enduring democratic alternative.
“Why is the APC worried on our behalf? We are focused on building democratic structures and will handle internal leadership questions transparently and democratically.”
Addressing questions about ADC’s lack of physical infrastructure compared to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi argued that structure lies in grassroots mobilisation, citing Peter Obi’s performance in the 2023 election.
He added, “Structures are about people. One dedicated party agent at the polling unit can mobilise dozens more. That’s how Peter Obi performed strongly in 2023 without a traditional structure. We are building a political movement of Nigerians who are fed up.”
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