Okonkwo Says Obi and Other Opposition Leaders Were At Coalition Meeting
Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that opposition politicians had already agreed to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their coalition platform before recent developments surrounding the opposition movement.
Okonkwo made the claim while discussing the opposition coalition and the 2027 presidential election.
According to him, leaders of opposition parties came together and unveiled ADC as the coalition party, with Peter Obi among those present.
‘Opposition Should Unite Around ADC’
Okonkwo argued that the opposition already has a platform capable of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in 2027.
He said opposition politicians should unite around the ADC rather than remain divided.
His comments come amid continuing disagreements among opposition figures over the direction of the coalition and the choice of political platform ahead of the 2027 election.
Coalition Politics Intensifies
The ADC has become a major part of opposition political realignment ahead of 2027, with Atiku emerging as the party’s presidential candidate.
However, the opposition camp has experienced disagreements involving prominent figures, including Peter Obi and other politicians.
Okonkwo has previously criticised Obi after the former Labour Party presidential candidate moved away from the ADC coalition. Channels Television reported in May 2026 that Okonkwo had accused Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of leaving the ADC coalition.
What We Know
- Kenneth Okonkwo says opposition leaders had adopted ADC as their coalition platform.
- He mentioned Peter Obi as one of those present at the meeting.
- He wants opposition politicians to unite around ADC ahead of 2027.
What Remains Unclear
- The extent to which all opposition parties remain committed to the ADC platform has been the subject of continuing political disagreements.
- Political alliances ahead of 2027 remain fluid.