Peter Obi, Kwankwaso’s Exit Painful But Not Fatal Blow — ADC

 

The African Democratic Congress has said the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party is a significant setback but not enough to weaken its chances ahead of the 2027 general election.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Monday during an interview on ARISE NEWS, noting that while the exit of the two prominent opposition figures was a loss, it would not derail the coalition’s broader objective of building a strong front against the ruling All Progressives Congress.

Abdullahi acknowledged that the duo’s departure dealt a blow to the coalition project but maintained that it was not insurmountable. According to him, the ADC remains committed to forming a broad-based alliance capable of challenging the incumbent government.

He explained that the coalition effort was driven by the need for opposition parties to unite in the face of what he described as persistent internal crises and external pressures, stressing that collaboration was the only viable path to electoral success.

Abdullahi further argued that concerns about the party’s stability were overstated, despite ongoing legal issues. He said the ADC had, in spite of its challenges, succeeded in building one of the strongest opposition coalitions in the country.

He also dismissed suggestions that Obi’s exit signified a collapse within the party, insisting that the reasons for his departure were already outlined in his public statement, particularly regarding internal legal disputes.

While expressing regret over the development, Abdullahi noted that the exit of both politicians may have reduced internal tensions within the coalition, allowing the party to concentrate on strengthening its structures and strategies.

He added that the ADC would continue to pursue its coalition agenda and position itself as a viable alternative in the next presidential election, despite the recent setback.