Politics
Fani Kayode criticises ADC, describes convention as gathering of hungry jackals
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticized the recent national convention organized by the David-Mark faction of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, describing it as disorganised and lacking credibility.
In a strongly worded statement via his X handle on Saturday, he said the event reflected poor coordination and internal disunity, alleging that participants appeared uncomfortable due to inadequate facilities, including the absence of functional air-conditioning.
“I watched a faction of the ADC conducting what they described as their party convention a few days ago & it was pitiful.
“I saw an overcrowded hall filled with hot, sweaty, men & women” he said.
He further claimed the gathering was marked by disorderly conduct and confusion among attendees.
“They sweated profusely, argued loudly amongst themselves, broke into fisticuffs.”
He went further to recount an incident involving an elderly participant who mistakenly referenced another party during his speech, which he said created an awkward moment.
“He took the microphone and screamed ‘APC’ before realising he was actually in an ADC Convention” he said.
Fani-Kayode also criticised the overall appearance and tone of the event, portraying it as lacking seriousness and cohesion.
“Forgive me for saying so but this was indeed a strange gathering who have no sense of purpose, unity or direction.
“What we witnessed was more of a gathering of hungry, ragged & desperate jackals & long-rejected souls that are craving for a return to power rather than the Convention of a legitimate & serious political party.
“Mr. President rightly described theirs as a “street Convention”. What he failed to add was that it was a street Convention of vagabonds, riggers & wanderers.” He stated.
He dismissed the political strength of the faction, insisting it poses no real challenge ahead of future elections.
“Bottom line? The ADC ain’t going nowhere!” he concluded.
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A former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Monday said Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s ultimate ambition is to have his face on the ballot in 2027.
Posting on X, the former presidential aide noted that Obi might repeat the same feat in 2031.
He wrote: “For Peter Obi, it appears that his ultimate political ambition is to ensure that his face is on the presidential ballot, regardless of how insignificant the platform may be.
“He achieved that in 2023, he will do it again in 2027 and if circumstances permit, he may even make one final attempt in 2031.”
In 2023, the former Anambra State governor contested on the platform of Labour Party.
Obi came third behind Atiku Abubakar, then of the Peoples Democratic Party, and the winner, President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday paid a visit to the 2027 African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State visited Atiku at his residence in Abuja.
At the residence was a chieftain of the ADC and veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, and other dignitaries.
DAILY POST reports that the details of the visit was yet to be made public as at the time of this publication.
Amaechi contested the ADC’s presidential primary with Atiku and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen.
While the former Vice President emerged victorious, Amaechi came second. Hayatu-Deen finished third.
Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen had rejected the conduct of the election, stressing that it was not free and fair.
After the exercise, Atiku visited Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen while urging them to join hands with him in rescuing Nigeria.
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Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has called on the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, to leave the party if he feels he’s been treated unfairly.
Ahmad gave the advice in a post on his verified X handle on Monday.
He was reacting to the replacement of some candidates earlier submitted by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State to the NDC.
“If Sen Rabiu Kwankwaso genuinely believes that he has been treated unfairly by the national leadership of the NDC, then the most appropriate course of action would be to leave the party and pursue his political ambition on another platform.
“Rather than remain in a party where he feels constrained or marginalized, he should seek a platform that aligns with his aspirations and allows him to compete on his own terms,” Ahmad said.
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