In a Channels TV _Politics Today_ interview on February 4, 2026, former PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim-Olawepo slammed most African Democratic Congress (ADC) leaders, saying they are part of Nigeria’s lingering woes. He argued that, apart from a few exceptions like Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, many ADC figures were key players in the previous Buhari administration, which he blamed for insecurity, economic decline, and the politicization of religion in Northern Nigeria ¹.
Hashim-Olawepo emphasized that these leaders contributed to the nation’s challenges, including the weaponization of religion, rising insecurity, and a bankrupt economy. He warned that looking to these same politicians for a new alternative in 2027 would be counterproductive, urging Nigerians to seek fresh, credible leadership beyond the old guard ¹ ².
The ADC has also been accused of internal crises, including alleged coercion of civil servants to join the party, and has faced attacks in several states, raising concerns about its democratic credibility ³ ⁴. The Presidency has dismissed ADC as a collection of “desperate politicians” unhappy with Nigeria’s progress under Tinubu, highlighting a global tech recognition for Lagos as a counterpoint to ADC’s negative narrative ².
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