The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is working on a power-sharing plan to prevent internal conflict among opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The party aims to move away from a winner-takes-all system and instead introduce what it calls a collegiate system, where power is shared among leaders even after one presidential candidate emerges.
A key member of the party’s reform team, Lukman Salihu, explained this during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise TV.
He said the goal is to ensure leadership is collective and not controlled by one powerful individual.
According to him, “We are building a system where one person will not take everything. Decisions will be made together as a team.”
He also said the aim is to avoid a situation where a winner behaves like an “emperor,” stressing that the focus is teamwork and shared responsibility.
Tensions are currently rising within the opposition, as supporters of Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Rotimi Amaechi continue to push different interests over who should lead the coalition.
But Salihu said this should be seen as normal political competition.
“Politics is about contest, and without contest, it is not politics,” he said.
He explained that even after a candidate emerges, others will still remain part of the decision-making structure instead of being sidelined.
The party also said it has already developed a governance plan through a 50-member committee, and its manifesto has been approved at its last convention.
It promises people-focused policies that address Nigeria’s challenges.
Salihu added that efforts are ongoing to ensure only the best candidates emerge through a clear screening process.
He also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying internal party control has weakened, with elected officials now dominating party structures instead of the other way around.
According to him, the ADC’s proposed system will restore discipline and strengthen party institutions.
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