ADC Issue Warning: Tinubu Administration Accused of Orchestrating Covert Plot to Cripple Opposition Coalition

 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a scathing statement warning of what it describes as a calculated plan by elements within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to destabilise and discredit Nigeria’s fast-growing opposition movement.

According to a statement released on Monday by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary and spokesperson of the National Opposition Coalition, credible intelligence has revealed troubling developments. Abdullahi stated that former state chairmen and key members of the ADC’s executive committees across the North East and North West geopolitical zones have been discreetly summoned to an undisclosed meeting with senior figures in the Federal Government.

The ADC insists this gathering is not for reasons related to national security or policy consultation. Rather, it is being used as a tool to pressure, intimidate, and if necessary, buy off opposition figures in an attempt to weaken the newly formed coalition. Describing the act as “sabotage dressed as politics,” Abdullahi said the ruling party is threatened by the swift rise of a credible alternative force and is now resorting to undemocratic measures to maintain control.

Credible sources within the ADC allege that these meetings are part of a broader scheme designed to sow confusion, undermine the legitimacy of the ADC’s new leadership, and fracture the opposition from within. The party warns that this playbook is characteristic of regimes bent on stifling dissent, eroding democratic norms, and consolidating power at the expense of national stability and inclusivity.

The statement did not mince words as it took direct aim at appointees of the Tinubu administration who, the ADC argues, are misusing public office to influence political outcomes rather than addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges. It called the current situation a “coordinated assault on multiparty democracy,” adding that such interference is how nations slide into one-party rule.

Events leading up to this moment have apparently unsettled the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Just a week prior, the ADC hosted a landmark event dubbed the “Coalition Declaration” on July 1st, followed by the formal unveiling of the ADC’s revitalised structure on July 2nd. These moves, according to the party, have sparked visible anxiety within the corridors of power.

Abdullahi explained that instead of responding to the nation’s call for leadership with reforms, the APC has defaulted to tactics that attempt to neutralise the opposition. He asserted that these tactics signal a lack of confidence in the government’s own popularity and legitimacy.

The ADC sees itself not merely as a political party but as the vehicle of a broader movement. Abdullahi emphasised that the coalition represents every Nigerian disillusioned by broken promises, economic hardship, and systemic misgovernance. For these Nigerians, the coalition is a symbol of hope and a pathway to reclaiming the soul of the nation.

He warned that the ongoing interference would be resisted by all lawful and democratic means. “We will not stand by and watch Nigeria become a one-party dictatorship,” he declared. “This is our patriotic responsibility.”

Directly addressing President Tinubu, the ADC called on him to take immediate action to rein in the federal appointees allegedly involved in these schemes. Abdullahi challenged the President to prove his commitment to democratic values by distancing himself from the underhanded tactics reportedly being deployed by his allies.

The statement made a pointed reference to the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, asserting that it was the openness of that era that allowed opposition forces like the APC to thrive and eventually take power. According to Abdullahi, President Tinubu would do well to remember that the same democratic environment that enabled his victory must be preserved for the health of Nigeria’s future.

Observers say this confrontation signals a brewing political storm. With the opposition coalition gaining traction and the ruling party becoming visibly defensive, the months ahead could prove pivotal for Nigeria’s democratic trajectory.

For now, the ADC is standing firm in its position. It claims to have no intention of backing down and is doubling down on its commitment to restoring justice, fairness, and visionary leadership to Nigeria’s political space. The call to resist what the party calls “a handful of desperate men” appears to be resonating with a growing number of Nigerians eager for change.

Whether the Tinubu-led administration will heed the warning or escalate its political maneuvering remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain: Nigeria’s opposition is no longer fragmented, and its voice is growing louder by the day.