Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that forming an opposition coalition for the 2027 general election is not aimed at President Bola Tinubu.
He claimed that the political alignment leading up to the 2027 elections opposes the deteriorating culture of poor governance under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nwosu, speaking as a guest on Arise Television, mentioned that the new coalition chose the ADC as its political platform to provide Nigerians with an alternative to the current administration. He criticized this administration for overseeing a period of despair, hunger, and economic stagnation.
"The coalition is not specifically aimed at Tinubu. We have no personal issues with Tinubu himself, but our concerns lie with the administration of the country."
"The manner in which the APC has operated so far has not pleased anyone, including Nigerians outside of politics," he stated.
He stated that the increasing hardship throughout the country and the widening gap between citizens and those in power had become impossible to overlook.
The former ADC chairman also criticized the APC-led government for running a "palliative economy," where relief efforts fall short of tackling systemic poverty, while political elites continue to live in luxury.
He additionally expressed concerns regarding the government's infrastructure priorities, highlighting the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project as an example. This particular project has faced criticism due to its cost and feasibility issues.
Nwosu further clarified that the coalition was established to fulfill the promise of democracy, rather than promote individual ambitions.
He contended that esteemed political leaders from Nigeria's past would likely have supported the coalition if they were still alive today.
He stated, "If Abiola were alive today, he would join the coalition. Similarly, if Shehu Musa Yar’Adua were still with us, he too would become part of the coalition."
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