A concerned political commentator, Emeka Mba, has raised a red flag over the recent developments within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other members of the opposition coalition to tread cautiously or risk losing the party entirely ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mba, reacting to reports that the entire National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC, led by Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, had voluntarily resigned and handed over the party to the Atiku-led coalition, described the move as suspicious and potentially dangerous.
In a strongly worded statement, Mba expressed concern that the resignations could be a strategic trap allegedly orchestrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilize the ADC just as it begins to gain political momentum.
“Let this not be a poisoned chalice,” Mba warned. “The names of Chief Ralph and his NWC members are still on the INEC server. What if they’ve been sponsored by APC to resign now, only to return at a critical time in 2027 to reclaim the party through the courts?”
He drew parallels with past political dramas, citing the internal rift between Magnus Abe and Rotimi Amaechi in Rivers State, as well as the APAPA factional crisis that rocked the Labour Party, where alleged judicial interference and INEC’s complicity played decisive roles in disrupting party structures.
According to Mba, the possibility of an APC-sponsored legal ambush cannot be ruled out, especially with the judiciary’s controversial track record in political cases and INEC’s questionable independence.
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“If care is not taken, one APC-leaning judge could suddenly declare these former ADC leaders as the authentic executives of the party and order INEC to disqualify all candidates presented by the coalition. This could be catastrophic,” he warned.
To avert what he termed “a looming political disaster,” Mba advised the opposition coalition to either allow the outgoing ADC executives serve out their current tenure and then organize a fresh, transparent convention, or take thorough legal precautions.
“If the resignation must stand, then each member of the NWC should back it up with a valid affidavit. INEC must also confirm in writing that it has received and accepted their resignation before any new leadership structure is announced.”
He concluded with a word of caution, urging Atiku and the coalition leaders not to let down their guard.
“This is politics. You can’t be too careful. Let us not walk into another APC trap.”
With 2027 fast approaching, Mba’s cautionary note serves as a timely reminder of the treacherous terrain of Nigerian politics and the need for vigilance, strategy, and legal safeguards in every move made by opposition forces.
