Days after the emergence of the African Democratic Congress as the new opposition party against ruling All Progressive Congress, Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the move is bound to fail.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement made available to the NPO Reports, was quoted as speaking with some journalists over the latest development.
The emergence of the ADC as the new platform of opposition elements has created some shockwaves in the political circle.
Opposition elements who have moved to the party include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, former Governor of Osun and an estranged ally of President Bola Tinubu, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, and many others.
Already, there are indications that many other gladiators in various parts of the country are gearing up to join the ADC.
But reacting, Sanwo-Olu was quoted as saying that Tinubu is doing well for Nigeria.
he sees no reason anyone would consider unseating him in 2027.
Calling the coalition a distraction, Sanwo-Olu was reported to have said that “Nigerians will never go back to Egypt.”
He said Tinubu’s track record, achievements, and reform agenda are strong enough to stand above any narrative being crafted to derail his administration or his prospects for re-election.
Some of the achievements of Tinubu Sanwo-Olu cited include the stability in the foreign exchange market, students loan scheme, massive infrastructural projects, more revenue for states after the removal of fuel subsidy, tax reforms, increased oil production and the national minimum wage, among others.
“President Tinubu is not only a builder of men but a visionary leader whose impact is evident across the nation,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Asked if the President and his All Progressives Congress (APC) were bothered about ADC and its promoters, Sanwo-Olu said: “No one should be concerned or distracted by what ADC or any other group is attempting to orchestrate. The truth is clear, the people can see the difference, and history is on his side.”
Presidential aides have described the coalition as “a gathering of desperados” and “internally displaced politicians”, who should be ignored.
“They have nothing but bitterness to offer; they are bound together by their illogical resentment against President Tinubu, not by any edifying ideology. They will run out of steam,” Sanwo-Oku said.
Asked what advice he had for the President, the Governor replied:”Simple. The President should stay the course. Millions of well-meaning Nigerians across party lines and compatriots, who understand what it takes to govern the most populous black nation on earth and revive a troubled economy, are behind him and trust his leadership.”
“We know how far we’ve come under President Tinubu’s leadership. The focus should remain on delivering results, deepening reforms, and building a stronger Nigeria. Any attempt to shake that foundation will be futile,” he added.