Keyamo and ADC trade accusations over zoning and opposition politics
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have exchanged strong words over party zoning, opposition strategies, and the roles of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Keyamo accused the ADC of lacking clarity in zoning its presidential ticket and claimed the party was influenced by Atiku. He also alleged that Obi was supporting Atiku for personal gain. The ADC, through spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, rejected these claims and criticized the ruling party’s approach to zoning and national unity.
What we know
- Festus Keyamo claimed the ADC failed to clearly zone its presidential ticket and suggested the party was controlled by Atiku Abubakar.
- He accused Atiku of trying to collaborate with Peter Obi to secure votes and alleged Obi was motivated by the prospect of a vice-presidential ticket.
- Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC spokesperson, dismissed Keyamo’s interpretation of zoning and recalled that the APC had previously rejected strict zoning.
- Abdullahi argued that religious balancing is crucial for national unity and criticized the APC’s Muslim–Muslim ticket.
- The ADC stated it is building a coalition based on strategy and rejected the claim that it revolves around a single individual.
