ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi says Nigerians are ready for 2027 polls but warns party leaders must unite to meet public expectations

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Tuesday said that while Nigerians appear politically ready for the 2027 general elections, leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are yet to demonstrate the level of unity required to meet public expectations.

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Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, made the observation during the public presentation of his book, The Loyalist, held in Abuja.

The former Minister of Sports lamented that many voters currently perceive rivalry and factional enclaves within the ADC rather than cohesion, cooperation and collective purpose.

According to him, Nigeria has no alternative but to build a credible and united opposition, stressing that party leaders must prioritise the survival and mission of the ADC above donations, personal ambition and popularity.

“Citizens nationwide are waiting on us not to fail them. Public expectations are high,” Abdullahi said.

He appealed to party leaders and supporters to embrace unity, urging them to channel their passion into strengthening one political platform. He emphasised that the mission of rebuilding Nigeria outweighs individual ambitions, partisan interests and internal competition.

Reviewing the book, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed described The Loyalist as a title that provokes curiosity and even prejudice, but noted that the content ultimately proves compelling, honest and self-justifying rather than self-indulgent.

The 297-page autobiography, spread across ten chapters, was described as one of the most readable political books in recent times, examining courage, intellect, character and Nigeria’s evolving social and political realities.

Baba-Ahmed said the book revisits periods of strong public education, influential journalism and respected media institutions, while showing how power, institutions and individuals shaped opportunities for young Nigerians.

He noted that the narrative candidly explores loyalty, the shadows of power and Abdullahi’s political relationship with former Senate President Bukola Saraki, capturing moments of influence, rise, decline and enduring political lessons.

According to the reviewer, the book challenges the myth of self-made leaders, arguing that politics requires patrons, sacrifices, failures and resilience, while offering valuable insights for students of power.

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He concluded that The Loyalist deserves wide readership, particularly at a time when Nigeria needs a strong opposition, credible alternatives and reflective leadership ahead of what he described as the defining political choices of 2027.