By Our Reporter
Pro-African Democratic Congress (ADC) support groups have raised alarm over what they described as a growing threat to fracture the party’s emerging coalition, warning key political figures against yielding to pressures capable of derailing opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The groups, under the aegis of the ADC Reformers and One ADC Movement gave the warning in a communiqué, titled: Don't fall for antics to divide the ADC coalition - unity is not optional it is the strategy," issued on Saturday, saying findings from an internal research report pointed to “coordinated activities” aimed at weakening cohesion within the coalition.
The groups urged prominent stakeholders, including Mr. Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, to resist divisive tendencies and remain committed to a united political front.
The groups alleged that recent developments within the coalition space bear the hallmarks of a deliberate strategy to sow discord, citing the sudden emergence of “support movements” with conflicting messages, as well as ultimatums tied to specific political figures.
They also pointed to speculative alliance narratives and sustained amplification of internal disagreements as tactics capable of breeding mistrust among coalition partners.
According to the communiqué, such trends, if left unchecked, could lead to fragmentation, loss of public confidence, and the weakening of the opposition’s ability to mount a credible challenge in the next electoral cycle.
“The greatest threat to any credible opposition is not external strength, but internal division,” the statement read, warning that personal ambitions must not override collective political objectives.
The groups further claimed that the alleged divisions were being fuelled by external interests, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of benefiting from discord within opposition ranks.
They argued that similar strategies contributed to the party’s victory in the 2023 Nigerian general election and cautioned that a repeat scenario could undermine efforts to build a viable alternative platform.
Calling for discipline and strategic alignment, the coalition groups urged stakeholders to reject conditional loyalties, avoid unilateral decisions, and prioritise national interest over individual political calculations.
They also warned against any move by key actors to defect from the coalition, describing such actions as a "trap" that could hand an early advantage to the ruling party before campaigns formally begin.
The communiqué, signed by Pastor Kayode Jacobs, Coordinator
Research/Communique Team, Alhaji Muhammed Emiabata, Hon. Adewunmi Benjamin, Hon. Taiwo Okulaja and
Dayo Kayode PhD, maintained that the ADC coalition remains a "national movement" with growing public support, expressing confidence that it could secure electoral victory and legislative dominance in 2027 if unity is preserved.
The statement comes amid ongoing consultations and realignments within Nigeria’s opposition landscape, where political actors continue to explore coalition-building strategies ahead of the next general elections.
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