The Presidency has criticized prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in light of recent turmoil within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The controversy was sparked by remarks from Nafiu Bala, a former ADC member, who condemned the party’s recent convention as illegal. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, emphasized this development in a post on X, describing it as further evidence of the deepening leadership crisis within the ADC.
Onanuga referenced Bala’s statement, which questioned the legitimacy of the convention led by former Senate President David Mark. He also directed criticism at opposition figures he labeled as “SPV renters,” including former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola, implying that they lack genuine involvement in the party’s internal affairs. In his post, he stated, “Nafiu Bala Gombe just further trashed the ADC illegal elective convention. The ADC quagmire worsens. No pity for the SPV renters: Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola, Mark, Alhaji Kwankwaso.”
The ADC has been mired in a prolonged leadership dispute, with rival factions vying for control of the party. The controversy surrounding its recent convention has exacerbated these divisions, raising concerns about the party’s stability and credibility as it approaches future electoral contests. This internal strife has attracted the attention of political observers, who note that such discord could undermine opposition cohesion and influence in the upcoming general elections. The comments from the Presidency reflect a broader strategy of highlighting opposition disunity as part of its political messaging.
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