President Tinubu is not even halfway into a transformative tenure marked by bold reforms, visionary leadership, and steady governance. There is no vacancy in Aso Rock until 2031
The Nigerian Presidency has strongly criticized the growing coalition of opposition figures coalescing under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), labeling the move as a desperate and disjointed effort aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Presidential spokesperson Mr. Sunday Dare described the coalition’s ambition as driven by “avarice and opportunism,” rather than a genuine desire to serve national interests.
He urged those aspiring to challenge President Tinubu’s leadership to redirect their energies toward the 2031 general elections instead of chasing what he called an “illusion.”
“There is no vacancy in Aso Rock until 2031,” Dare declared unequivocally. “President Tinubu is not even halfway into a transformative tenure marked by bold reforms, visionary leadership, and steady governance. His administration has shown clarity in purpose and courage in execution.”
Dare’s remarks come in response to increasing efforts by opposition figures attempting to create a so-called “Third Force” capable of challenging the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in upcoming elections.
The spokesperson, however, maintained that such efforts lack coherence, depth, and public credibility.
Taking a swipe at the opposition leaders now gathering under the ADC umbrella, Dare accused them of engaging in political opportunism without offering any real alternative vision for the country.
“The Presidency, by democratic consensus and national equity, rests with the region currently holding it, and that is how it shall remain until 2031,” he asserted.
“Those attempting to destabilize this order are simply disgruntled politicians who have carried their political harlotry into the ADC in search of relevance.”
He drew a stark contrast between the current opposition movement and the 2013 political merger that gave birth to the APC. According to Dare, the merger that unseated the then-ruling party was guided by patriotism, patience, and strategic unity—qualities he believes are absent in today’s coalition.
“In 2013, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu exercised immense political discipline. Despite having the loyalty of several influential governors, he waited, he strategized, and he built a sustainable political structure that gave birth to the APC,” Dare explained. “None of today’s opposition actors possess that level of foresight, trust, or grassroots support.”
He further dismissed the opposition’s claims of systemic injustice as nothing more than a “manufactured political narrative” designed to manipulate the emotions of unsuspecting Nigerians.
“There is no structural injustice here to correct—what we see is a scramble to gain control of the national treasury,” he said. “But Nigerians are politically aware and will not be deceived by such fabrications.”
Earlier in the week, the Presidency had issued a statement ridiculing the ADC’s adoption by the opposition as a “laughable copycat strategy” lacking any ideological foundation or political weight.
In conclusion, Dare reaffirmed President Tinubu’s strong standing and national approval, urging the opposition to recognize the reality on the ground.
“Those eyeing the 2027 presidency are chasing shadows. They would do better to prepare for 2031,” he said. “President Tinubu’s leadership remains firm and resolute, and Nigerians are fully aware of his commitment to national progress.”
