ADC Financier Leke Abejide Predicts Failure of Coalition Against APC

 Leke Abejide, a prominent House of Representatives member from Yagba Federal Constituency and a key financier of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has forecasted the failure of the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in its bid to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. 

Addressing a party caucus meeting in Abuja, Abejide cited President Bola Tinubu’s 60% approval rating and the APC’s control over 20 state governorships as formidable barriers. “This coalition lacks the cohesion and voter trust needed to succeed,” he asserted, pointing to internal divisions as a critical weakness.

Abejide’s skepticism targets the coalition’s ambitious 15 million-vote goal, arguing that the uneasy alliance between Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and David Mark risks losing 40% of potential support due to ideological clashes and historical rivalries. 

The ADC, boasting 1 million registered members, has allocated N200 million for a national campaign, but Abejide’s position has created a significant rift, with 50% of party leaders favoring the coalition to challenge the APC’s dominance amid Nigeria’s 33% inflation and 10,217 insecurity deaths since 2023. As an alternative, he advocates focusing resources on the 2027 local government elections, proposing a N100 million investment to strengthen ADC’s 10 state chapters. This strategic shift has sparked debates, with 60% of members urging unity to counter the ruling party’s economic narrative.