President Bola Tinubu has launched a scathing attack on the African Democratic Congress, dismissing the opposition party as a “coalition of confusion” during a key meeting of his ruling All Progressives Congress.
Speaking at the 14th National Executive Committee meeting of the APC, where Professor Nentawe Yilwatda was confirmed as the party’s new national chairman, Tinubu took aim at the opposition while urging his party to delay its planned congresses until December.
The President’s comments appear to be a direct response to recent developments within the ADC, which has attracted significant opposition figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi. These high-profile defections have raised the profile of the ADC as a potential rallying point for opposition forces ahead of future elections.
“It’s not a bad idea to abandon a sinking ship and be absent from a coalition of confusion,” Tinubu declared to the APC National Executive Committee, clearly referencing the opposition party’s recent activities.
The President’s proposal to postpone the APC congresses until December was presented as a strategic move to accommodate more opposition members who might be considering switching allegiance to the ruling party. This delay suggests the APC is actively seeking to capitalize on any instability within opposition ranks.
Tinubu’s remarks come at a time when Nigeria’s political landscape is experiencing significant realignment, with various opposition figures exploring new alliances and party structures. The President’s characterization of the ADC as confused appears designed to undermine the credibility of the growing opposition coalition.
The emergence of Professor Yilwatda as APC national chairman also signals potential changes in the party’s organizational structure as it prepares for future political challenges. His appointment comes amid Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen the ruling party’s position while simultaneously working to weaken opposition unity.
The timing of these developments suggests the APC is taking the opposition’s recent activities seriously, despite the President’s dismissive rhetoric about their organizational capabilities.
