Former Northern Elders Forum (NEF) spokesperson and ex-Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a party “drifting beyond repair.” He described the PDP as “gone,” asserting that only the African Democratic Congress (ADC) can offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking on Thursday during a programme on Arise News, Baba-Ahmed said:
“The PDP is drifting away. I think it is gone, and I do not believe anyone can fix it. Ask them today what they will do, beyond simply opposing and hoping they can unseat President Tinubu; they won’t tell you. Somebody in this party should be saying to Nigerians, if you trust us in 2027, these are the things we will do. They must embark on massive recruitment of credible politicians, including colleagues coming from other parties, rallying around the opposition, and designing a future for this country.”
ADC Must Bring New Faces
While asserting that only ADC can provide a credible alternative to APC, Baba-Ahmed warned that the party must truly represent a fresh start in Nigerian politics. He emphasised that Nigerians, especially young voters, are demanding new ideas and leaders.
“We don’t want to see the same old politicians coming forward. If you give me power, I’ll be different. Sixty percent of Nigerians will be voting now. They are young people. They want new people. They want new faces. They want new energies,” he added.
Baba-Ahmed’s comments underscore growing frustration among political analysts and voters with established parties, signalling a potential shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Babatunde Akinsola is aNaija247news' Southwest editor. He's based in Lagos and writes on the Yoruba Nation political issues, news and investigative reports
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