A prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Sani Dawop, has alleged that at least seven governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are secretly supporting an emerging opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Trust TV News on Monday, Dawop revealed that the coalition, led by high-profile political figures, is already in talks with the ADC to serve as a political platform for the 2027 race.
Among those reportedly spearheading the coalition are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi.
“There are about six to seven APC governors who are funding the coalition. Go and do your investigations,” Dawop asserted, without naming the governors involved.
Drawing a historical parallel, Dawop compared the current political realignments to the 2013 defection of the nPDP bloc, which merged with other opposition parties to form the APC—a move that led to the PDP’s defeat in the 2015 presidential election.
“This is not new. In our multiparty system, group interests and shifting alliances are part of the game,” he said. “Even within the PDP and APC, there are factions—the Atiku group, the Wike group, the CPC bloc, and the ACN bloc, which is Tinubu’s base. These blocs still influence political dynamics.”
Dr. Dawop further noted that internal dissatisfaction within the APC is growing, with some members unhappy about the party’s current direction. He emphasized that strategic political moves are often hidden until critical moments.
“It’s political strategy. You don’t show all your cards on day one,” he added.
The ADC leader also criticized the lack of internal democracy across major parties, calling for a level playing field in future elections.
“Democracy means competition,” he said. “Even a sitting president should be open to challenge. If others in APC want to contest, let them. What matters is that everyone has an equal opportunity, not suppression or forced endorsements.”
Dr. Dawop’s comments signal rising tensions and possible fractures within the APC, potentially setting the stage for a dramatic shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
