Presidency Dismisses ADC Electoral Readiness Amid Allegations of Internal Ambition and Foreign Interference

Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala dismisses ADC's 2027 electoral prospects, accusing the party of internal disunity and seeking foreign interference.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 9, 2026, 8:04 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

Presidency Challenges Opposition Cohesion

The strategic readiness of Nigeria's opposition came under scrutiny on Thursday as the presidency launched a sharp critique against the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, asserted that the party remains fundamentally unprepared for the next electoral cycle. According to Bwala, the primary obstacle facing the ADC is a lack of internal unity, characterized by a leadership structure where personal ambitions consistently override collective party strategy.

Allegations of Imported Foreign Interference

The verbal exchange intensified as Bwala accused the ADC of attempting to globalize Nigeria’s internal political disputes. In a statement shared on social media, the presidential aide alleged that opposition figures are resorting to importing foreign interference by raising alarms about a potential one-party state. Bwala argued that these claims are a smoke screen designed to distract from the party’s own organizational failures, noting that foreign embassies in Nigeria are well aware of the ADC’s actual level of preparedness.

The One Party State Narrative

The presidency's rebuttal follows high profile accusations from ADC chieftain Peter Obi, who has publicly claimed that the current administration is deliberately sliding the country toward a one-party system. These sentiments were echoed by Rotimi Amaechi during a recent protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters. Amaechi maintained that despite alleged attempts to undermine democratic structures, the ruling APC would face defeat in the 2027 general elections.