A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has downplayed fears that the emerging coalition around the African Democratic Congress (ADC) poses any real threat to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This comes as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially registered as a member of the ADC in Adamawa State — a move that has intensified speculation about his potential presidential bid under the party’s platform.
There are growing suggestions that Atiku could emerge as the ADC presidential candidate in 2027, fueling renewed interest in opposition political alignments.
But in a statement issued on Thursday, the Director-General of the Ondo APC faction, Adesuyi Adojutelegan, insisted that the ADC “poses no challenge whatsoever” to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects.
“It is clear that the ADC cannot dislodge the APC. We know the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has joined them now. We are not worried — even if he becomes their presidential candidate, Tinubu will still defeat him,” he said.
Adojutelegan, who earlier inaugurated ward and local government coordinators for the group in Okitipupa, urged APC members to step up mobilisation across Ondo South in preparation for the 2027 elections.
He continued:
“To be honest, Tinubu has no opposition going into 2027. The President’s performance speaks for itself.”
According to him, Tinubu’s interventions on national security remain visible and effective.
“He is actively tackling the security challenges confronting the nation, and Nigerians can see it. I am confident he will make the country safer for everyone without fear or intimidation,” he added.
Describing the ADC as “a gathering of aggrieved politicians trying to undermine Tinubu’s achievements,” Adojutelegan maintained that the president remains Nigeria’s best option, citing what he called two years of “remarkable achievements,” particularly in road infrastructure across the country.
He also highlighted Tinubu’s economic reforms and the student loan initiative, which he said has expanded educational opportunities for less-privileged students.
Adojutelegan praised the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his “invaluable support” to the APC structure in Ondo State.
He charged the newly inaugurated coordinators to take the Tinubu campaign message vigorously across all communities.
“I urge you all to engage in aggressive mobilisation across the wards in the six local government areas of the southern senatorial district,” he said.
