According to a report by The Sun, on Wednesday May 6, 2026, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ifeanyi Uzokwe, has explained why he and several other politicians left the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the decision was based on concerns about how the opposition coalition was being managed ahead of the 2027 elections.
Uzokwe stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar made comments that suggested the coalition was being treated as a personal political structure, according to him, Atiku described the coalition as something formed in his house and also gave the impression that the ADC belonged to him.
The lawmaker stated that such statements created tension among members, he explained that many people in the alliance expected fairness, shared leadership, and equal opportunities for all aspirants.
He added that the idea behind the coalition was to build a strong opposition platform that would allow different political leaders to compete freely, however, he said the internal situation was becoming uncomfortable for some members.
Uzokwe revealed that some leaders in the group approached Atiku with suggestions on how to move forward, they reportedly asked him to consider stepping aside and allow other aspirants, including former presidential candidates, to contest fairly under the coalition.
He mentioned names such as Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi as part of the wider discussions on possible contenders, according to him, many believed that if Atiku agreed to step down and support a southern candidate, it could encourage wider participation and unity within the opposition.
“We left ADC because Atiku Abubakar said the coalition was formed in his house, that ADC is his party, and that nobody can tell him anything,” he said…Read_More…