Hon. Hannatu Musa Musawa, a prominent voice within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed speculation about the African Democratic Congress (ADC) emerging as a formidable opposition force ahead of future elections, arguing that its possible presidential ticket choices reveal a lack of commitment to Nigeria’s informal zoning conventions.
In a candid interview from 2:03 on the Mic podcast, Musawa specifically critiqued the hypothetical inclusion of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on an ADC ticket. “If you put Atiku on the ballot that means ADC does not even respect the issue of let the south have it now,” she stated, emphasizing that fielding a northerner would disregard widespread expectations for power rotation to the southern region in the next cycle.
Musawa framed this as evidence that the growing defections to the ADC—described by some as a “tsunami” of politicians—lack strategic depth. She noted that while politicians are migrating to the party, the movement does not constitute a serious threat. “A lot of the politicians moving towards the ADC is a tsunami of some sort politically speaking,” she acknowledged early in the discussion, but quickly downplayed its impact, pointing out that only a handful qualify as true “gladiators.”
The APC stalwart expressed confidence in Nigeria’s democratic progress, stating she was “happy” about the emergence of opposition because “we want a democracy” and “nobody is happy about one party state”. She stressed that President Bola Tinubu himself prioritizes a thriving multi-party system. However, Musawa insisted the ruling party would confront any challenge “with all manner of seriousness” without taking it lightly.
She further argued that no major opposition figure represents a fresh alternative, as many—including Atiku—held significant roles in previous administrations. Musawa highlighted ongoing economic reforms under Tinubu, crediting his “courage and foresight” for turning the economy around in ways previous leaders avoided. With campaigns yet to begin, she predicted public opinion would shift once the administration’s achievements are fully showcased. See More
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