ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has ignited fresh political debate ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may not even be able to field a presidential candidate recognised by the electoral umpire.
Fani-Kayode, in a strongly worded statement shared on his X platform on Wednesday, said the deepening internal crisis within the ADC could ultimately cripple its electoral ambitions.
“They can blow as much hot air, enlist as many big names, engage in as many photo ops, appear on all the television stations for their shallow and meaningless interviews and peddle as much fake news as they like,” he wrote.
He argued that beyond the optics of coalition politics and high-profile defections, the opposition party is grappling with serious structural cracks that could prove fatal.
“But judging from their internal wranglings and warring factions it is getting clearer by the day that the ADC may not even be in a position to field an INEC-recognised presidential candidate in the next election,” he added.
The former Minister of Aviation went further to caution politicians considering aligning with the ADC, describing such a move as politically risky.
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“Supporting or joining ADC may ultimately end up being an exercise in futility for those that insist on treading that thorny path,” he said.
Despite the criticism, Fani-Kayode urged the opposition party to put its house in order, stressing the need for unity if it hopes to mount a credible challenge in 2027.
“I appeal to them to get their house in order, bury their differences and stop taking each other to court so that they can produce a legitimate candidate that is recognised by INEC who we can have the opportunity to beat the hell and nonsense out of in the 2027 presidential election,” he stated.
He also expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, predicting a decisive victory over any opposition force that emerges.
“Winning will not be as much fun unless we give them a good hiding in the field of battle. Whichever way they should prepare for a mighty fall and the greatest humiliation in the history of Nigerian politics,” he said.
Fani-Kayode’s comments come at a time when the ADC is positioning itself as a major opposition coalition platform, attracting prominent political figures and seeking to challenge the dominance of the ruling party.
However, with internal disputes and leadership tussles continuing to trail the party, questions are mounting over whether the ADC can consolidate its ranks in time to present a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections.