All Progressives Congress Dismisses African Democratic Congress Coalition As Fragile Alliance Of Power Seekers

Jigawa APC Chairman Ahmad Maikudi labels the ADC a fragile coalition of selfish interests that will collapse before the 2027 general elections.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 8:55 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

A Strategic Dismissal of Opposition Consolidation Efforts

The All Progressives Congress has launched a sharp rhetorical offensive against the African Democratic Congress, labeling the party a temporary vehicle for political opportunism. Hon. Ahmad Maikudi, the APC Chairman in Jigawa State, asserted on Monday that the ruling party remains unconcerned by the recent influx of high profile defectors into the ADC. According to Maikudi, the opposition’s current momentum is driven by individual desires for power rather than a cohesive vision for national development, suggesting that the coalition lacks the structural integrity to challenge the status quo.

Predicting Internal Fractures Following Candidate Selection

According to the APC leadership, the ADC is fundamentally compromised by the sheer number of former presidential and gubernatorial aspirants within its ranks. Maikudi argued that the party’s lifespan is tied directly to the personal aspirations of its members, predicting a mass exodus once the primary elections conclude. He suggested that prominent figures like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi are unlikely to remain within the fold if they fail to secure the top ticket, framing the ADC not as a genuine political party but as a fragile arrangement of convenience.

Preparations for the Upcoming National Party Convention

The dismissal of the opposition coincided with an executive meeting in Dutse, where Jigawa APC leaders finalized logistics for the party’s National Convention scheduled for Saturday. Maikudi confirmed that all necessary arrangements are in place, with both statutory and elected delegates prepared to represent the state. This focus on internal discipline and organizational readiness is being presented as a counterpoint to what the APC describes as the chaotic and uncoordinated nature of the newly formed opposition alliances.