The Igbo Socio-cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has hailed the recent adoption of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, by the leaders of Nigeria’s opposition coalition, saying it has halted Nigerian’s drifting to a one- party system.
Ohanaeze said the Coalition’s adoption of the ADC has heralded a remarkable milestone, effectively halting Nigeria’s dangerous drift towards an unhealthy one-party nation.
According to the group, ”This development has rendered the so-called crisis merchants, individuals previously engaged to undermine opposition parties such as the PDP, LP, SDP, and APGA, irrelevant as their political benefactors grow increasingly anxious about their future in the light of ADC’s emergence as a formidable contender and genuine threat.
In a joint press statement issued on Friday by it factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Chief Thompson Ohia, Ohanaeze called on the federal government to wake up from it’s complacent slumber and take decisive actions armed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic recovery.
“The time has come for the government to awaken from its complacent slumber and take decisive actions aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic recovery. President Tinubu stands clearly on notice; it is now essential for him to pursue redemptive actions that foster economic revitalization and to engage in a critical self-assessment of whether his administration’s unpopular policies have yielded any beneficial outcomes for the Nigerian populace.
“The glaring inefficacy of certain ministers in overseeing critical sectors—including the economy, security, agriculture, health, and rural development must be confronted with urgency as we approach August 2025, a milestone marking two years since the appointments of his Cabinet Ministers.
“While commendable progress has been made in road infrastructure and revolutionary policies within the Federal Capital Territory, driven by Ministers David Umahi and Nyesom Wike, it remains crucial for President Tinubu to undertake a reevaluation of his Cabinet.
“He must prioritize evidence-based reforms and policies crafted by esteemed Nigerian economists, experts, and technocrats, prioritizing national interest over politically expedient loyalties. Such a reevaluation is of paramount importance for restoring public confidence in his administration and mending our significantly damaged economy.
“Moreover, President Tinubu must embrace the ADC’s endeavors to unseat him as an unexpected opportunity—a blessing in disguise—to recalibrate his governance strategies.
“The time for taking the Nigerian populace for granted has long since passed; neglecting their paramount needs can only lead to grave consequences for his administration.
“It is pertinent to be forthright: while the ADC may present itself as a viable opposition, we must remain cognizant that many coalition leaders share culpability for the ten years of unbearable suffering inflicted upon Nigerians under APC governance since 2015.
“A staggering 80% of ADC coalition leaders are individuals of questionable character, often preoccupied with personal ambitions related to state capture, leveraging the inadequacies of the Federal Government for their interests.
“The reality confronting President Tinubu is both stark and sobering. Disturbing intelligence suggests that several state governors may betray his aspirations for re-election in 2027 by switching allegiance to the ADC, especially in light of the impending challenges that may beset the ruling party, APC.
“Reports indicate that some Northern governors are clandestinely engaging with ADC representatives and are under significant pressure from Northern political leaders and traditional rulers to abandon the
“They are acutely aware of the presidency’s anxiety and the repercussions of the Opposition Coalition’s adoption of the ADC to contest President Tinubu’s re-election ambitions. The Northern region stands poised to sabotage his political interests should the President decide to displace his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, with another Northern nominee in the forthcoming elections.
The group noted that it is imperative for President Tinubu to confront his shortcomings with sincerity and urgency, adding that the current trajectory suggests need for urgent adjustment of his strategies.