The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Dumebi Kachikwu, has attributed Bola Tinubu’s victory in the recent presidential election to a disunited opposition. He expressed that if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party had united prior to the election, they could have potentially defeated the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Friday, Kachikwu remarked, “The victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the just concluded presidential polls is a clear case of consistency and preparation meeting opportunity.”
Kachikwu characterized Tinubu as a determined fighter with a deep understanding of the Nigerian political landscape, who capitalized on the fragmentation of the opposition. He noted that some opposition candidates were running on divisive platforms centered around ethnicity and religion. He further stated, “The distortions occasioned by the rigging done by the four so-called leading parties were not significant enough to have altered the outcome of this election.” Kachikwu had previously warned that voting for the Labour Party would essentially support an APC victory. He criticized the PDP and Labour Party candidates for failing to demonstrate leadership by not setting aside their differences to form a strong opposition against a non-performing government, suggesting they are now attempting to create an alliance of “sore losers” after their defeat.
Kachikwu also reflected on the implications of Tinubu’s victory for segments of the clergy who had used their places of worship as campaign platforms. He emphasized the need to distinguish between divine guidance and personal biases, stating, “If they seek to clean up the political space, they must first look within. Most of those who lead us can be found there on Friday and Sunday.” He posed a rhetorical question about the nation’s moral standing: “Are we a nation of sinners in search of a saint or a nation of the lost in search of a leader?” He concluded that Tinubu’s victory provides an answer to this inquiry.
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