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By Tracy Moses
With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on Nigerians to give the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led coalition an opportunity to prove itself, insisting that, contrary to popular speculation, the alliance is not being driven by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who is widely expected to seek re-election, has already received endorsements from several serving and former political leaders. Meanwhile, two governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling party.
Following his resignation from the PDP amid doubts over securing the party’s ticket for a third time, Atiku has been widely rumored to be heading to the ADC. Strengthening this perception, two of his close allies, Senator Dino Melaye and Mr. Dele Momodu, have also dumped the PDP for the ADC.
Speaking exclusively with Pointblanknews.com in Abuja, CUPP National Secretary, Mr. Peter Ameh, stressed that the ADC-led coalition is a national movement aimed at ending poor governance in 2027.
“As the next general election approaches, many Nigerians believe the country’s redemption cannot be found solely in established political parties like the APC or ADC,” Ameh stated. “This coalition is not ‘Atiku-led.’ It is a collective force of committed Nigerians determined to tackle bad leadership, corruption, and systemic inefficiency.
“The APC has been in power for over a decade without delivering significant progress, leaving the people disillusioned. It is wrong to compare this record of failure to the aspirations of a new coalition driven by inclusivity, transparency, and accountability, values Nigerians yearn for.
“We are asking citizens to give this coalition and other progressive parties a fair chance to redirect the nation’s course. This is not a one-man project but a collective bid to restore hope and prosperity. We must set aside divisive politics and focus on building a better future.”
Ameh urged Nigerians to embrace innovative solutions, reject failed systems, and support initiatives centered on the common good. “The coalition is ready to lead this charge,” he added.
In his reaction, a member of the PDP’s National Executive Committee, Mr. Timothy Osadolor, acknowledged that the ADC has potential but still needs to prove its readiness.
“I won’t completely dismiss the ADC,” Osadolor told Pointblanknews.com in a telephone interview, “but there are serious questions about their plans for Nigeria and how they intend to execute them.
“The APC is not even in consideration, they’ve proven over the past 10 years that they are not only incompetent but also incapable of moving the country forward. Look at their economic record: they removed petrol subsidies claiming it would reduce borrowing, but borrowing has instead reached unprecedented levels. Now they claim the loans are to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. Does that make any sense?
“Nigerians must understand these people cannot deliver what they promised. Even with a hundred more years, they won’t produce the reforms Nigeria needs. The best thing is to vote them out. As for the ADC, they have a lot of groundwork to cover before they can be taken seriously.”
Similarly, National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Mr. Ladipo Johnson, said Nigerians would ultimately determine their preferred leadership in 2027.
“Every political party is presenting itself as a servant of the people,” Johnson noted. “Nigerians are wise and capable of judging who has served them well in the past and who is likely to serve them in the future. By 2027, more choices beyond APC and ADC will be available, and it will be up to the electorate to choose what is best for the country.”