ADC Accuses APC of Plot to Make Tinubu Sole 2027 Presidential Candidate
Nigeria's opposition African Democratic Congress has alleged influential figures within the ruling party are scheming to ensure President Tinubu runs unopposed in 2027, vowing to resist any such attempt.
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Nigeria's African Democratic Congress has accused influential figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress of plotting to ensure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emerges as the sole candidate in the 2027 presidential election, according to Daily Trust.
The opposition party vowed to resist any such move "by all means necessary in defence of democracy," escalating political tensions ahead of the next electoral cycle. The allegations come as President Tinubu continues to consolidate his administration, having sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance on Monday following Senate confirmation last week.
The ADC's claims reflect broader concerns about democratic space in Africa's most populous nation, where opposition parties have historically struggled against the dominance of the ruling party machinery. Nigeria's electoral landscape has been marked by allegations of manipulation and restricted competition, with opposition figures frequently raising concerns about uneven playing fields.
Meanwhile, in Bayelsa State, newly elected Peoples Democratic Party chairman Alabh George Turnah told Daily Trust the party remains "the dominant party in Bayelsa" and is prepared to challenge the APC-led government in 2027. The PDP, which lost the presidency to the APC in 2015, has maintained control in several southern states despite facing internal divisions and defections.
The accusations emerge against a backdrop of shifting political alliances across West Africa. In Ghana, authorities are investigating a helicopter crash in the Tema region that killed two people on Monday, with security operatives cordoning off the crash site, Sahara Reporters reported. The incident occurred as Ghana prepares for its own electoral processes later this year.
Nigeria's 2027 elections are expected to test the resilience of its democratic institutions, with opposition parties seeking to mount credible challenges against an incumbent administration that has faced criticism over economic reforms and security challenges. The ADC has not provided specific evidence for its allegations, but the party's statement signals an increasingly contentious pre-election period.