2027: 'Our silence not sign of weakness' - NDC on feud with ADC

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has addressed the growing conflict with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the 2027 general elections approach. Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, addressed the issue on Trust TV's Day Break. He asserted that there are no current alliance negotiations between the two parties and emphasized that the NDC will not alter its structure for any other party.

Director affirmed that the NDC remains committed to its presidential ticket featuring Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, and would not withdraw from the ADC or any other party. He noted that the ADC presidential candidate’s spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, had made numerous disparaging remarks about NDC leaders Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Director clarified that the NDC's lack of response should not be perceived as weakness or inability to react, but rather as an adherence to a gentleman's agreement among opposition parties to prevent internal divisions.

The NDC's representative called on the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to hold ADC spokespersons, particularly Kenneth Okonkwo, accountable for their inflammatory comments to maintain political decorum and avert unnecessary escalation. The representative stated that the NDC's spokespersons are prepared to respond robustly to such provocations. They warned that the ADC's efforts to sway supporters by falsely claiming the NDC's intention to withdraw in their favor would be exposed.

This tension escalated following NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso's recent assertion that he had requested former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step down to support the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket. The ongoing dispute between the two opposition parties reached a boiling point.