APC Chieftain Olatunbosun Oyintiloye Rebuffs Claims of Presidential Interference in ADC Leadership Crisis

APC's Olatunbosun Oyintiloye tells ADC leadership to stop blaming President Tinubu for their internal crisis and focus on resolving court litigations.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 8:41 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News

A Call for Internal Resolution Over External Blame

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress, has formally challenged the leadership of the African Democratic Congress to address its own institutional failures. Speaking through a statement issued in Osogbo, Oyintiloye categorized the ADC’s accusations against the presidency as a diversionary tactic. He argued that the opposition's current predicament is the result of internal friction and legal challenges rather than a coordinated effort by the executive branch to undermine its political rivals.

Judicial Independence and the ADC Leadership Ruling

The friction between the two parties intensified following a Federal High Court mandate requiring the ADC to reinstate its pre-merger executive team. Oyintiloye emphasized that President Tinubu does not possess the authority of a court of law and had no hand in the legal proceedings initiated by an ADC member. He noted that the President is not a member of the Court of Appeal and has remained focused on national governance rather than the administrative disputes of a competing political entity.

INEC Recognition and the Impact of Litigations

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s recent decision to withhold recognition of any ADC faction has further complicated the party’s standing. Oyintiloye clarified that this regulatory stance is a direct consequence of ongoing litigations and not a directive from the presidency. According to his analysis, the delisted leadership must find the courage to present the factual reality of their legal standing to the Nigerian public instead of attributing their delisting to the influence of the ruling party.