ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A media aide to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed concerns over cracks within the opposition coalition on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting the movement remains on course despite recent defections.
Paul Ibe, who spoke in a statement on Sunday, said the coalition had not been derailed by the exit of key figures, including former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi.
“The coalition train is still on course. Sadly, some persons have gotten off at what they perceived to be their station. The train keeps moving and picking more passengers along its way. We wish them well,” he said.
He added that the group’s immediate focus was working with stakeholders within the ADC to deliver on its primary election timetable within a short period.
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Ibe’s remarks followed Obi’s resignation from the party earlier on Sunday, where he cited alleged external interference, internal divisions and growing mistrust as reasons for his exit.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate had formally joined the ADC on January 1, 2026, after months of political realignment, a move initially seen as a boost to the coalition’s credibility.
The opposition alliance had gained momentum in mid-2025 when prominent figures, including Atiku, Obi and former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, rallied around the ADC as a common platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
However, internal disagreements over leadership structure, power-sharing and external influence soon emerged, raising questions about the stability of the coalition.
Despite these concerns, Ibe maintained that the movement continues to attract new supporters and remains focused on building a formidable opposition ahead of the next general elections.
The ADC coalition had been widely viewed as a strategic attempt to avoid the fragmented opposition votes that shaped the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
Obi’s latest exit, however, has reignited debate over the durability of the alliance, even as its promoters insist the project remains intact.