According to a report by Vanguard on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled a proposed power-sharing arrangement designed to maintain unity within Nigeria’s opposition bloc as preparations for the 2027 presidential election gather momentum.
The initiative comes amid rising concerns that competing ambitions among key political figures could lead to divisions after party primaries.
Central to the proposal is a “collegiate system,” which the party says will replace the traditional winner-takes-all approach with a more inclusive model of governance. Under this framework, leadership responsibilities would be shared among a team, even after a single presidential candidate is selected.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV’s The Morning Show, Lukman Salihu, a prominent advocate of the reform, explained that the system is intended to encourage collective leadership and prevent excessive concentration of power in one individual. He emphasized that the party’s vision is to foster joint decision-making, rather than allowing a single leader to dominate.
Salihu noted that the ongoing rivalry among supporters of leading opposition figures should not be viewed as a crisis, but rather as a natural feature of democratic politics. According to him, the goal is to ensure that all aspirants remain committed to the process, regardless of who ultimately emerges as the party’s flagbearer.
In addition to the power-sharing plan, the ADC revealed that it has finalized its policy direction through a manifesto developed by a 50-member committee and adopted at its most recent convention.
The document focuses on citizen-centered governance, aiming to address key national challenges. However, legal disputes and internal issues have delayed its official public presentation.
Salihu also stressed the importance of establishing a transparent screening process for candidates to ensure that credible and widely acceptable individuals emerge.
He criticized the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that it has strayed from its founding principles, particularly in maintaining internal discipline. According to him, rebuilding strong party structures is essential to the opposition’s strategy.
Despite concerns about potential defections, Salihu expressed confidence that major political actors will remain committed to the coalition and eventually rally behind a common candidate ahead of the election……See More
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