A legal practitioner, Liborous Oshoma, has warned that the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could drag on until the eve of the 2027 general elections if not urgently addressed.
Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Oshoma described the crisis as largely self-inflicted, attributing it to the party’s failure to follow due process and established internal procedures.
He cautioned that the situation could result in a multiplicity of court cases, potentially reaching the Supreme Court close to the election period, thereby weakening the party’s preparedness and focus.
According to him, “when you don’t follow due process, you create room for crisis,” stressing that internal lapses, rather than external interference, are at the root of the party’s leadership dispute.
Oshoma urged party stakeholders to prioritise reconciliation and lawful resolution mechanisms, warning that prolonged litigation could significantly undermine the ADC’s chances in the 2027 polls.
The ADC has in recent weeks been embroiled in internal divisions, including factional disagreements and leadership tussles across states, raising concerns among political observers about its stability.
Analysts say the party’s ability to quickly resolve its internal conflicts will determine whether it can remain competitive in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape ahead of the next general election.
The discussion on Politics Today highlights broader concerns about internal democracy within political parties, as early political alignments and power struggles begin to take shape ahead of 2027.