One party, two chairmen: Inside Ogun ADC’s power tussle
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress is branding itself as the “Second Force” after the PDP’s collapse, drawing opposition politicians as an alternative to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. The party, however, faces internal strife in Ogun State where rival factions claim control, threatening its ability to present a unified
With the collapse of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioned itself as the “Second Force” and strategic alternative for high-profile politicians. Opposition politicians have since flooded the party as the most viable alternative outside the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. However, as the 2027 general elections draw closer, the party […] One party, two chairmen: Inside Ogun ADC’s power tussle