A faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed strong opposition to the party’s recent move to join the coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, sparking fears of a potential crisis and deepening divisions within the party.
The dissenting group argues that the decision to adopt the party into the coalition was made without proper consultation and lacks legitimacy, threatening the unity and future direction of the ADC.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the faction described the alliance as “unilateral and contrary to the party’s democratic processes,” insisting that any strategic partnership should reflect the collective will of its members.
Party insiders reveal that the disagreement has escalated tensions among the leadership, with calls for urgent dialogue to resolve the impasse and prevent further fragmentation.
Observers note that the fallout comes at a critical time as opposition parties consolidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, and any internal discord could weaken the ADC’s bargaining power.
The Atiku-led coalition has yet to comment on the development, while the ADC’s national executive council is scheduled to meet later this week to address the crisis.
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