Africa-Press – Nigeria. Former National Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman, has described the newly formed opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as a political home for Obidients, urging them to unite in building the movement.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Lukman emphasised that whoever emerges as the party’s presidential candidate would receive full support from all stakeholders, in order to avoid the mistakes of past elections.
He called on supporters of various leaders within the coalition to rally behind ADC and work collectively to rescue Nigeria, warning that a divided opposition would only pave the way for victory by APC and President Bola Tinubu.
“So, as much as possible, we must keep the opposition together, and in keeping the opposition together, it is not about asking anybody to step down.
“And I appeal to the Obidients and other groups, to really understand that the ADC and the coalition is the home for them and they should come and let us build ourselves together.
“If Peter Obi emerges as the presidential candidate of ADC, we will all support him and strengthen him to overcome the shortcomings of the past. So also, any other, if it is Atiku Abubakar who emerges, for instance, we will support him and strengthen him in such a way that he doesn’t repeat the mistakes of former President Buhari.
“So, I think these are issues which as Nigerians, we must be very honest and frank in engaging them if we are going to move this country forward. This is the kind of debate we want to have in ADC.
“Everybody will slug it out in the presidential primary, apparently,” he said.
The former APC chieftain also noted that ADC would give due consideration to the principle of equity in its decision-making processes, assuring that the party remains inclusive and open to all.
He reiterated that, as of now, there is no discussion within the coalition about an agreed presidential candidate.
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