The Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has praised the recent endorsement of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by leaders of Nigeria’s opposition coalition, stating that the move has helped prevent the country from sliding into a one-party system.
Ohanaeze said the Coalition’s adoption of the ADC has heralded a remarkable milestone, effectively halting Nigeria’s dangerous drift towards an unhealthy one-party nation.
According to the group, ”This development has rendered the so-called crisis merchants, individuals previously engaged to undermine opposition parties such as the PDP, LP, SDP, and APGA, irrelevant as their political benefactors grow increasingly anxious about their future in the light of ADC’s emergence as a formidable contender and genuine threat.
In a joint press statement issued on Friday by it factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Chief Thompson Ohia, Ohanaeze called on the federal government to wake up from it’s complacent slumber and take decisive actions armed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic recovery.
“The time has come for the government to awaken from its complacent slumber and take decisive actions aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic recovery. President Tinubu stands clearly on notice; it is now essential for him to pursue redemptive actions that foster economic revitalization and to engage in a critical self-assessment of whether his administration’s unpopular policies have yielded any beneficial outcomes for the Nigerian populace.
“The glaring inefficacy of certain ministers in overseeing critical sectors—including the economy, security, agriculture, health, and rural development must be confronted with urgency as we approach August 2025, a milestone marking two years since the appointments of his Cabinet Ministers.
“While commendable progress has been made in road infrastructure and revolutionary policies within the Federal Capital Territory, driven by Ministers David Umahi and Nyesom Wike, it remains crucial for President Tinubu to undertake a reevaluation of his Cabinet.
“He must prioritize evidence-based reforms and policies crafted by esteemed Nigerian economists, experts, and technocrats, prioritizing national interest over politically expedient loyalties. Such a reevaluation is of paramount importance for restoring public confidence in his administration and mending our significantly damaged economy.
“Moreover, President Tinubu must embrace the ADC’s endeavors to unseat him as an unexpected opportunity—a blessing in disguise—to recalibrate his governance strategies.
“The time for taking the Nigerian populace for granted has long since passed; neglecting their paramount needs can only lead to grave consequences for his administration.
