The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it does not need a coalition of opposition parties to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence that Nigerians are ready for a change of government.
ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi said on Arise TV that although opposition parties were still discussing possible areas of cooperation, the ADC had enough political strength to contest and win the election independently.
“We don’t need a coalition to win this election.”
Abdullahi said cooperation could still be useful, particularly for election monitoring and protecting votes, but insisted that the ADC’s victory would not depend on a formal opposition coalition. He also argued that political influence would not automatically translate into votes, saying Nigerians would ultimately decide who becomes president in 2027.
He expressed confidence in ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, saying the party had enough time to mobilise supporters across the country before the election.
Meanwhile, the OK Movement, a political platform associated with Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has rejected any proposal to merge with or be absorbed by another political organisation.
The group announced the decision after its National Leadership Summit in Abuja, attended by national, zonal, state, local government and ward-level coordinators from across Nigeria.
The movement said it would remain an independent organisation while maintaining cooperation with allied groups where necessary. It argued that an externally imposed merger could disrupt its existing programmes, weaken its identity and affect the grassroots structure it had built.
The OK Movement also reaffirmed John Ughulu as its founder and Director-General, rejecting any proposal for his replacement. It said its grassroots supporters had built strong confidence around his leadership.
The group further invited Jacky Wayas to return as Director for Strategic Implementation and Planning and appointed Prince Suleiman Abubakar as Deputy Director-General (North) following the resignation of Amb. Muhammad Auwal Musa.
After the summit, the movement’s leadership visited Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Buba Galadima, who encouraged the group to maintain its independence.
The development comes as opposition politicians and support groups continue to position themselves ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Source: Arise TV / OK Movement communiqué.
