Presidential Aide Daniel Bwala Ridicules ADC Amid Deepening Leadership Crisis and Factional Takeover Attempts

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala ridicules the ADC's internal leadership crisis as a new faction led by Dumebi Kachikwu moves to seize party control.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 10, 2026, 8:02 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Guardian Nigeria

A Public Mockery of Opposition Stability

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has launched a scathing critique of the African Democratic Congress, utilizing his official social media presence to question the party's ideological foundation. Bwala dismissed the organization as the Association of Desperate Congregation, asserting that the party is currently more confused than ever before. His remarks highlight a perceived lack of unity within the opposition, which he claims is driven by selfish interests rather than a commitment to a virile and effective political alternative.

Accusations of Ideological Inconsistency

In his Friday statement, Bwala argued that the ADC is incapable of surviving political storms because it is built on the premise of hostile takeovers. He specifically targeted the party's leadership and presidential aspirants, claiming they change political affiliations like chameleons. According to Bwala, this lack of consistent ideology prevents the party from seeing a clear path forward, rendering their desperation for power a "do or die" affair that is ultimately detrimental to the Nigerian electorate.

Emergence of a New Leadership Faction

The internal structure of the ADC has fractured further with the emergence of a new bloc comprising several state chairmen. This group, which has aligned itself with 2023 presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, announced plans to convene an emergency national convention. This move is designed to constitute an interim leadership team, effectively challenging the existing party hierarchy as the deadline for the 2027 election membership registration and primaries approaches.