Kenneth Okonkwo says African Democratic Congress (ADC) is now Nigeria’s leading opposition party, with more politicians expected to defect soon

Legal practitioner Kenneth Okonkwo has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is now the leading opposition party in Nigeria, predicting further defections from other political parties.

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Speaking on Channels TV, Okonkwo emphasized that the ADC’s growing influence is not fueled by government resources or power, but by a coalition of opposition leaders aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We’re not APC; we don’t have power to give and we don’t have resources to give. It’s not even within our reach because we are not the ruling power,” he said.

Okonkwo also highlighted that earlier advice to unite opposition forces from parties like the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) led to the adoption of ADC as the platform for a stronger political coalition.

“The truth is that ADC is today the leading opposition party… You will see more politicians joining us soon, and APC will soon be history by the grace of God,” he added.

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With nine senators already defecting to the ADC, the party is increasingly seen as a viable platform for opposition politics ahead of upcoming elections.