Osun Polls: How ADC Allied With Accord Party to Stop APC — Official Reveals

In a revealing commentary on the tactical manoeuvres defining Nigeria’s evolving political terrain, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially confirmed that it forged a deliberate coalition with the Accord Party during the Osun State governorship election to thwart the electoral ambition of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking during a broadcast interview on Monday, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, unveiled the intricate strategy behind the arrangement. According to accounts provided by the spokesperson, the overarching objective of the collaboration was to ensure that the APC failed to regain executive authority in the South-Western state, which has historically served as a critical battleground for regional political dominance.

Abdullahi explained that the arrangement was neither accidental nor purely opportunistic, but rather a structured political calculation aimed at consolidating opposition votes. “We understood the stakes involved,” the party official noted, emphasizing that fragmented opposition ballots had previously enabled the ruling party to secure marginal victories across key local government areas in past cycles.

The admission provides official validation to months of local speculation regarding covert non-aggression pacts and cross-party electoral understandings in Osun State, highlighting how mid-tier political entities are increasingly leveraging joint fronts to challenge the formidable machinery of dominant parties.