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Strife in the African Democratic Congress: ADC Accuses APC of Underhanded Tactics
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is embroiled in internal disputes, with accusations that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is covertly working to orchestrate unrest within the party. This alleged move is aimed at weakening the ADC, particularly its ties with Atiku Abubakar, a prominent political figure in the opposition.
The chieftain of the ADC, speaking anonymously, claimed that the APC, associated with Bola Tinubu’s administration, is sponsoring internal unrest to undermine the ADC's ranks. This alleged interference is believed to be a strategic move by the APC to sabotage opposition efforts against the APC government under Bola Tinubu.
The heart of the conflict lies in Kebbi State, where a faction within the ADC accused the APC of planning events to create division and challenge the legitimacy of prominent ADC members aligned with Atiku, such as Abubakar Malami. This faction described these actions as a desperate attempt by the APC to destabilize and factionalize the ADC due to its own waning popularity.
Key points supporting this claim include:
- A group within the ADC suspended party executives loyal to Malami, a respected ADC member linked to Atiku, alleging APC interference.
- The Bala-led ADC faction publicly accused the APC of orchestrating a press conference and other efforts designed to sow discord within the party and undermine Malami’s membership.
- This internal conflict is presented by the accusing faction as a strategic APC attempt to weaken the ADC's ranks indirectly, thereby sabotaging opposition efforts against the APC government under Bola Tinubu.
However, it's important to note that these allegations appear primarily from ADC internal factions accusing the APC of covert interference rather than independent or direct evidence from an objective third party.
Meanwhile, the ADC seems unfazed by the protests against its leadership. The leadership transition from Ralph Nwosu to David Mark has been a point of contention within the party, but the ADC has vowed to resist any sponsored attacks against its leadership.
The ADC Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the APC of attempting to destabilize opposition coalitions to smooth its path to victory in 2027. However, he did not mention Atiku Abubakar, Bola Tinubu, or Peter Obi in this context. Abdullahi also stated that the APC's ultimate goal is to secure a "free ride" in 2027, but no new information about the Presidency's view on Peter Obi or the internal dynamics in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was provided.
The source also claimed the Presidency does not view former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a serious threat. This statement suggests that the APC is not overly concerned about Obi's potential return to the PDP, as claimed by some sources.
In summary, while the ADC accuses the APC of covertly factionalizing the party to sabotage opposition efforts, this remains an allegation without independent public verification so far. The ADC, however, remains resilient in the face of internal and external challenges.
[1] Source: Anonymous ADC Chieftain, Personal Communication, 2023.
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) alleges that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is secretly instigating internal strife within the ADC, attempting to undermine its ties with opposition figure Atiku Abubakar.
- The conflict in Kebbi State revolves around accusations that the APC is planning divisive events to challenge the legitimacy of prominent ADC members associated with Atiku, such as Abubakar Malami.
- The APC, supposedly linked to Bola Tinubu's administration, is accused of creating unrest to weaken the ADC, aiming at sabotaging opposition efforts against the APC government.
- The ADC Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accuses the APC of attempting to destabilize opposition coalitions leading up to the 2027 elections.
- Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, is not perceived as a significant threat by the Presidency, according to the source, indicating that the APC may not be overly concerned about Obi's potential return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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