By Political Editor
In what appears to be a major political undercurrent within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a key party figure, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has openly endorsed the formation of a new political platform—the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) describing it as a patriotic response to what he calls the APC-led government’s "failure to deliver on the promises of democracy."
While Eze still retains his position in the APC Legacy Projects Media Team, his recent statement reads less like a routine expression of dissent and more like a calculated political declaration. His language scathing, direct, and uncompromising suggests deepening frustration within sections of the APC over the direction of the Tinubu administration.
“Tinubu can now start packing his luggages for his much anticipated movement back to his Bourdillon home,” Eze said, accusing the President of committing “colossal damage” to the economy and democracy in just two years.
Eze’s public praise for opposition figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former APC stalwarts such as Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai, underscores a political realignment that transcends traditional party lines. The ADA coalition, he argues, is a convergence of "visionary and grassroots-oriented leaders" seeking to “salvage the nation from the hands of scavengers.”
Political observers say this development may signal the early formation of a “Third Force” that could upend the traditional APC-PDP power rivalry. The ADA, whose registration request is currently before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is reportedly backed by a coalition of high-profile politicians, many of whom have fallen out with their respective party establishments.
Chief Eze’s open defiance raises questions about internal cohesion within the APC. Though he did not formally announce his defection, his enthusiastic support for a rival platform led by both opposition and estranged APC figures adds to a growing list of discontented party members, especially from the party's legacy blocs like the nPDP.
Political analyst Dr. Kelechi Uzodinma believes Eze's statement “marks a critical moment of ideological and strategic crisis for the APC,” especially coming from someone long considered a party loyalist.
“When legacy figures begin to align themselves with opposition movements, it reflects deep fractures that, if not managed, could explode ahead of 2027,” Dr. Uzodinma noted.
President Tinubu, who continues to face criticism over inflation, economic hardship, and worsening insecurity, has largely avoided direct confrontation with internal critics. But Eze’s statement puts the presidency in a bind. To respond may inflame tensions; to ignore it could embolden further dissent.
Notably, Eze did not only criticize Tinubu’s leadership—he characterized the mandate itself as “stolen,” echoing a long-standing grievance from opposition quarters over the 2023 election results. This alignment in language with Tinubu’s most vocal critics further erodes the perception of a united APC front heading into midterm political season.
By backing ADA, Eze is aligning with a broader movement that is positioning itself as Nigeria’s hope for "national rebirth." He described the formation of the party as “timely,” calling the coalition a gathering of “genuine democrats” with grassroots appeal.
Should ADA gain official registration and traction, it could become a serious political threat. With personalities like Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, and Amaechi potentially under the same umbrella, the new alliance may succeed in mobilizing both Northern and Southern support—a critical formula for any presidential success.
Eze’s endorsement of ADA is more than a press statement—it is a political warning shot. It illustrates the widening ideological gaps within the APC and sets the stage for fierce political reconfiguration ahead of 2027. Whether the ADA becomes a viable platform or not, the message is clear: dissatisfaction within the ruling party is real, and the battle for Nigeria’s political soul has already begun.
