Peter Okeh, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the 2027 presidential election will not be a contest between political parties but between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians burdened by economic hardship.
Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki on Sunday, Okeh said the growing coalition of political actors and platforms reflects the deepening frustration of citizens over current socio-economic conditions.
“It was a relief that, in the context of abject poverty, extreme hunger, monumental corruption, insecurity, and state capture that the APC government has unleashed on Nigerians, a group of eminent Nigerians can come together to form a formidable force to stem the tide and save democracy in our country,” he said.
Okeh dismissed claims that the emerging coalition is simply an anti-APC alliance, insisting that it is a response to widespread suffering and public discontent.
“The next election will be an election like no other — it will be an election between the APC and all the suffering Nigerians, home and abroad,” he said.
He added that the coalition’s strength lies in its alignment with the mood of the electorate.
“This time, Nigerians will protect their votes, and no one will be given a free ride to rig the election like they did in the past,” he added.