‘Waiting for Distressed Parties to Hand Him a Free Ticket’ – Oladejo Mocks Obi
Kehinde Adeleye
The internal crisis rocking Nigeria’s opposition took a fresh turn as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) openly challenged Peter Obi to “make up his mind” on his 2027 ambition, while simultaneously announcing that zoning will not apply in its political calculations.
According to Lagos APC spokesperson, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, the development is yet another sign of “ideological confusion and organisational chaos” within the opposition bloc. He described the ADC’s shifting positions and public outbursts as evidence of a party struggling to define its purpose, direction, or identity.
Oladejo argued that ADC’s recent statements reveal deeper cracks, suggesting that the coalition has become a vehicle for advancing a singular presidential ambition rather than promoting genuine democratic participation. He added that Peter Obi remains a central figure in this turmoil, with the party’s internal politics shaped around his perceived interest.
He criticised what he termed Obi’s “panther-style politics,” accusing the former Labour Party presidential candidate of waiting for troubled parties to hand him a presidential ticket without the groundwork needed for national leadership.
According to him, this approach amounts to “political lottery dressed up as strategy,” and further exposes the disarray within the opposition.
Oladejo urged opposition parties to stop distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with “manufactured drama,” insisting that the president is focused on addressing national challenges. He said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains committed to economic reforms, infrastructure expansion, improved security and national development.
He stressed that while the opposition continues to operate in disorder, the APC is delivering governance under Tinubu’s steady leadership. He added that 2027 will not be decided by fractured coalitions or political experiments but by preparedness, vision and stability.
Oladejo concluded that the ADC–Obi clash is no longer an internal dispute but a public confirmation of collapse within the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
