Why Atiku didn’t attend G100 opposition summit — ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) clarified why their presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, did not attend the G100 opposition summit in Abuja on Monday. According to the ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the summit was primarily focused on discussions between political parties rather than presidential candidates.

Abdullahi stated that the summit aimed to explore cooperation opportunities among political parties, making Atiku's absence less consequential. The ADC was well-represented at the summit, with four vice chairmen attending alongside Abdullahi. The summit, held at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja, brought together representatives of six opposition political parties to discuss potential areas of collaboration ahead of the 2027 elections.

However, prominent opposition figures such as Atiku (Nigeria Democratic Congress), Peter Obi (Allied Peoples Movement), Seyi Makinde (Oyo State Governor), and presidential candidates Donald Duke, Adewole Adebayo, and Moses Adebisi were absent from the gathering. Abdullahi clarified that the ADC's participation in the talks was not contingent on their ability to produce a single presidential candidate.

He emphasized that the ADC could potentially defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 on its own. However, the ADC remains committed to its stance on fuel subsidy, viewing it as a crucial aspect of their strategy to reduce the cost of living. The ADC believes that any opposition coalition must address the issue of fuel subsidy, as it could serve as a unifying factor for potential cooperation.