Omoyele Sowore, activist and owner of Sahara Reporters, recently claimed in a Channels TV interview that President Bola Tinubu allegedly has “complete control” over the African Democratic Congress (ADC), suggesting that the party’s top politicians may secretly be working for him.

The assertion has sparked debate among political analysts and Nigerians alike. Sowore’s allegation raises concerns that ADC leaders could be undermining the opposition, potentially derailing credible challenges against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.

Donu Kogbara argues that while political sabotage is common in Nigeria, there remain principled actors within the political arena. He expresses hope that key opposition figures—including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, David Mark, and Rotimi Amaechi—are committed to giving Tinubu a strong challenge in 2027.

However, Kogbara casts doubt on whether Peter Obi would benefit from joining the ADC coalition. Many believe Obi might be better off staying in the Labour Party, strengthening it, and removing internal obstacles, rather than risking infiltration by potential APC sympathizers within ADC.

Vanguard readers offered varied opinions:

• Anthony Chukwunyem suggests Obi should avoid joining ADC and instead lead a push for electoral reforms, showing commitment to free and fair elections.
• Bazakey Nwankwo emphasizes that Obi should remain independent, warning against aligning with any party infiltrated by APC agents.
• Mike from Mushin argues that Obi must exercise political maturity, learn from past decisions, and focus on a clear, visionary path to national leadership rather than simply seeking power through alliances.

The debate highlights a key challenge for Nigerian opposition politics: building credible, independent platforms while navigating a landscape rife with influence and infiltration.