The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled a power-sharing framework aimed at preserving unity within the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The proposal, described as a “collegiate system,” seeks to move away from the traditional winner-takes-all approach by ensuring that power is collectively shared among key stakeholders, even after a presidential candidate emerges.
Speaking on The Morning Show, party chieftain Lukman Salihu said the initiative is designed to promote inclusive governance and prevent internal divisions after party primaries.
According to him, the framework emphasises teamwork and joint decision-making rather than concentrating authority in a single individual.
“Our leaders are committed to ensuring that if we form the next government, it will not be run by one person acting like an emperor, but by a collective leadership,” he said.
The move comes amid intensifying competition within opposition ranks, with supporters of Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Atiku Abubakar, and Rotimi Amaechi advancing different positions on who should lead the coalition into the 2027 race.
Salihu, however, dismissed concerns over internal disagreements, describing them as a natural part of democratic politics.
“What you are seeing is contestation. Without contestation, it is no longer politics,” he noted.
He added that the proposed arrangement would ensure that all aspirants remain relevant and engaged in the process, regardless of who eventually emerges as the party’s candidate.
“One person will emerge, but as part of a team—not someone who defeats others and sidelines them,” he said.
The ADC believes the model will help prevent post-primary fractures and strengthen opposition cohesion ahead of the 2027 elections.
