Drama Unfolds As ADC Faction Rejects Coalition Adoption – ‘We’re Not Anyone’s Property

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rejected the recent move by an opposition coalition to adopt the party as a platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Musa Isa Matara, made it clear that the ADC “is not for sale.”

Matara criticized what he described as an attempt by political elites to hijack the party for personal and strategic interests, stating that neither the party’s stakeholders—such as state executives, youth and women leaders, nor ward coordinators—were consulted before the coalition announcement.

“We caution those attempting to enter the ADC under this forced arrangement to tread carefully,” Matara warned. “A handful of individuals are trying to trade away the soul of our party for personal gain.”

He reaffirmed that the ADC belongs to its members—not political merchants or elite dealmakers—and rejected any arrangement not sanctioned by the party’s leadership.

While the faction expressed openness to future alliances, Matara emphasized that any form of collaboration must respect internal party processes and grassroots involvement. He further discredited appointments made during the coalition meeting, saying they lack legitimacy, having not been approved by the ADC’s National Executive Committee or ratified at a national convention.

He also refuted claims that the ADC has become the platform for a “National Opposition Coalition Group,” calling such assertions misleading and undemocratic.

“Our millions of members have not been briefed or involved in this so-called coalition,” Matara said. “Any attempt to force a merger without grassroots consensus violates democratic principles and undermines the party’s autonomy.”

Matara concluded by reminding the public that the ADC is still grappling with legal disputes stemming from the 2023 general elections. He warned that forming a coalition based on unresolved legal issues would be reckless and potentially disastrous.