Politics
ADC: You’re jumping around looking for presidential ticket – Wike mocks Atiku
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Monday said the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is not a coalition.
Wike made the remark while accusing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of jumping from one political party to another in search of presidential ticket.
The minister spoke during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday.
He also stated that with the current arrangement of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku can’t would not have been its presidential candidate in 2027.
Wike said, “How is ADC a coalition? How is it a coalition? These are people that all their political history they have been known for decamping from one party to another, so every political period you do coalition.
“If you say some people have joined ADC, it’s okay because this is not the first time they have joined new parties. It’s in their bloodstream that this is what they are going to do.
“Atiku was in PDP in 1999 under Obasanjo and he later joined AC. After AC he came back to PDP and moved again to APC, from there he came back to PDP again just to get presidential ticket every time. From PDP he has gone to ADC.
“If I’m his son I will sit him down and say ‘dad, for whatever it’s worth how can you tell me that you have made this history of jumping from one party to another till you are almost 70 years, how?
“Rescue what? Who has sank? You were VP for eight years, the chairman of the National Economic Council. So what happened? You are moving from one party to another does not mean coalition.
“Some people left other parties and joined PDP, some left PDP and joined APC, some left APC because of one interest or the other. What are you joining the coalition for? What’s to rescue?
“The way the PDP is now he can’t get the presidential ticket so he goes and join the coalition.”
The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Peoples Redemption Party in Abuja. The private consultation is seen as a fresh round of political moves as the ADC continues to battle a lingering leadership crisis and growing internal divisions.
Top figures from both parties were said to be present at the meeting, including PRP National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and senior ADC officials. The development is already drawing attention as opposition parties continue realignments ahead of the 2027 political season, with many watching closely for possible alliances and next steps in the party crisis.
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“ADC is a Holy Party, Cannot be used to Scam Nigerians Again” – Hon Success Opara tells David Mark
ADC Party in Turmoil: Hon Success Opara Slams Leadership, Warns Against Scamming Nigerians
Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing internal strife as Hon Success Opara, a prominent party official, has warned against attempts to use the party to deceive Nigerians. Opara specifically criticized the leadership of David Mark, stating that the party cannot be used to scam citizens again.
“ADC holy Party cannot be used to scam Nigerians again,” Opara said, emphasizing that those forming coalitions are hindering the party’s growth and denying youths opportunities to thrive.
“Those who are forming coalition don’t want to give the youths the chance to strive in the party,” she added.
Opara’s statement highlights the deepening divisions within the ADC, with concerns over leadership and the party’s direction.
The factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that the party under his leadership will bar individuals above the age of 55 from contesting for political positions.
Gombe made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centred on generational change and greater youth participation in politics.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party that belongs to all Nigerians. What we are doing now is to ensure the party moves forward properly.
“We have decided that we will give the youths a real chance. The time has come for young people to take the lead in politics.
“If you are over 55 years old, you are not going to contest for positions in the ADC under our leadership.
“We want to bring in fresh blood, new ideas, and energy from the youth. Nigeria’s future depends on the young generation.
“The old ways have not worked well for the country. We need to open the door wide for youths to participate fully as candidates, leaders, and decision-makers,” he said.
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