A Nigerian actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has warned that any presidential aspirant within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition who exits the party over internal disagreements risks being perceived as politically compromised.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo said such a move could be interpreted as working against the coalition’s collective interest.
He specifically referenced Peter Obi, noting that if the former Anambra State governor fails to secure the ADC presidential ticket and decides to leave the party, supporters may view the action as indirectly aligning with the political interests of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to him, the challenges currently facing the coalition require unity among its members, warning that any defection at this stage could weaken the alliance.
“Anyone seeking the ADC presidential ticket who leaves the party at this time will be seen as a ‘mobile supporter’ and could be perceived as working against the coalition,” he said.
Okonkwo further argued that if coalition leaders are navigating internal disagreements collectively, it would be counterproductive for any individual to break away.
He maintained that any aspirant who exits the ADC after failing to secure the presidential ticket may be interpreted by supporters as indirectly supporting President Tinubu’s political agenda.
