The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Bolaji Abdullahi, has disclosed that the defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) hurts the opposition.
Abdullahi stated this during an appearance on AIT. He lamented that the opposition coalition has a better chance when all individuals are united.
He asserted that Obi and Kwankwaso would also be affected for deciding to dump the ADC.
Abdullahi said: ”If you have a united opposition working to challenge the incumbent then you stand a better a chance.
“But the moment you have the opposition divided, then you have a three horse or four, it gives advantage to the incumbent.
“What happened to Peter Obi and Kwankwaso leaving the ADC does not hurt only the ADC, it hurt the generality, it’s going to affect them the way it’s going to affect us.
“If we were able to hold together, then we would have stood a better chance, I’m not saying that it’s not possible
“If Atiku Abubakar is talking to any other aspirant, it is not ADC speaking, it is one aspirant negotiating with another.’’
Meanwhile, Abdullahi, has shared his thoughts on President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Major General Adeyinka Fadewa (Rtd.) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security.
Tinubu had made the appointment to recognize Fadewa’s exceptional record of service, strategic expertise and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
However, speaking via a statement shared on 𝕏 Abdullahi questioned the reason for the appointment when the country already has a National Security Adviser (NSA).
Abdullahi urged Tinubu to sack the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu if he lacks confidence in his ability to tackle security issues in Nigeria
Reacting, Abdullahi said the use of “Homeland” better suits countries like the United States, Germany, Israel or Palestine.
He maintained that such a portfolio is meaningless in Nigeria.
Abdullahi wrote: “President Tinubu has just appointed a Major General as ‘Special Adviser on Homeland Security.’
“The term ‘homeland’ is ideological and historically rooted. It makes sense in contexts like the United States, Germany, Israel or Palestine. In Nigeria, it is largely meaningless.
“If the President no longer has confidence in his National Security Adviser, he should simply replace him, not create a new office with a copycat title.”