Political Clash Erupts As Presidency Dismisses ADC And Questions Its Credibility

The Presidency has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a political party struggling with internal coherence and stability.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, made the remark while responding to criticism from the ADC National Legislators Forum over the President’s comments regarding the party’s national convention.

The ADC group, led by former House of Representatives member Hon. Nnenna Ukeje, had accused the administration of shrinking democratic space and argued that Nigeria was facing a critical moment for political freedom. They also referenced President Tinubu’s past as an opposition figure, suggesting inconsistencies between his earlier democratic advocacy and his current leadership approach.

In a detailed statement shared on Saturday via his official X handle, Dare dismissed the ADC’s position, alleging that the party is experiencing internal disorder and lacking direction. He titled his response: “WHAT’S THAT NOISE! Response to Hon. Nnenna Elendu Ukeje and the ADC Forum of National Legislators – Nigeria’s latest bunch of conspiracy theorists.”

Dare said the opposition coalition was hastily assembled and had resorted to what he described as a pattern of attacks against the President and the electoral system, aimed at attracting international attention through unverified claims and political accusations. He further criticised the ADC forum’s press briefing, describing it as theatrical but lacking in substance and constitutional grounding.

He argued that the group, while acknowledging President Tinubu’s long-standing democratic credentials, contradicted itself by attempting to portray him as a threat to democratic values without providing evidence. According to him, such inconsistencies undermine the credibility of their claims.

Dare maintained that President Tinubu’s political record remains consistent with his democratic principles, noting that his contributions to opposition politics, political pluralism, and democratic development are well documented.

He also clarified that the President’s earlier remarks did not specifically mention the ADC, stating that they were general comments delivered in the context of a broader national address rather than a targeted criticism of any political party.