Abdulrahman Owokoniran, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former South West Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed claims that the opposition is too divided to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
According to Independent Nigeria, Owokoniran said concerns over the opposition’s lack of unity, despite key figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi operating from different political camps, do not diminish the ADC’s readiness for the polls.
He argued that growing public dissatisfaction with the current administration would shape the political landscape ahead of the election, questioning whether the government’s performance justified another term in office.
Owokoniran also criticised what he described as attempts by some regional political actors to seek public sympathy, insisting that Nigerians are more concerned with governance than political narratives.
Referring to Peter Obi’s earlier support for the opposition coalition, he said, “Even Obi was one of those shouting that he came into the coalition to make sure that we rescue Nigeria. Now, these people are saying, because there is division, we’re not serious. Who is not serious? They’re the ones who are not serious.”
