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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A major faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against the move by an opposition coalition to adopt the party as its political platform.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued by Musa Isa Matara, the faction\u2019s national publicity secretary, the group warned that the ADC is not a \u201cprivate coalition platform\u201d to be hijacked by political elites. The faction expressed outrage over what it described as a unilateral decision made without input from critical stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Matara said the decision to merge with the opposition coalition was made without consulting key party structures, including state executives, youth and women leaders, and ward coordinators.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe warn those coming into the ADC as part of this imposed arrangement to tread carefully. Be mindful that some few individuals are attempting to sell out the soul of our party for personal gain,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ADC is not for sale. It belongs to its members, not political merchants or elite dealmakers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The backlash comes after a meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja, where a coalition of opposition politicians and some ADC members reportedly agreed to use the party as a platform for a united opposition front.<\/p>\n

Among those in attendance were former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, former governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Sam Egwu (Ebonyi), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), and Liyel Imoke (Cross River), as well as former PDP national chairman Uche Secondus.<\/p>\n

Following the meeting, the group announced the adoption of the ADC as its coalition platform, naming David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim national chairman and secretary, respectively. Former sports minister Bolaji Abdullahi was also unveiled as the coalition\u2019s spokesperson.<\/p>\n

In his response, Matara insisted that the party leadership had no prior knowledge of these developments and reaffirmed their rejection of what he called an \u201cimposed arrangement.\u201d<\/p>\n

He emphasized that while the ADC welcomes the idea of forming alliances, it would not accept what appears to be a hostile takeover.<\/p>\n

He further noted that the appointments announced at the meeting carry no weight, as they were not ratified by the party\u2019s National Executive Committee or a national convention.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe claim that the ADC has become the \u2018platform of the National Opposition Coalition Group\u2019 is misleading,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur millions of members have not been informed or carried along in this so-called coalition.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf anyone is attempting to force an opposition merger without grassroots consent, they are trampling on democratic ethics and party sovereignty.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet it be known to those who are trooping into our party under this chaotic coalition arrangement that the ADC has been battling unresolved legal crises since the 2023 general elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese matters remain in court and unresolved. Any coalition attempt built on such shaky legal ground is irresponsible and potentially self-destructive.\u201d<\/p>\n

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