Fashola Backs ADC-Led Coalition, Questions Its Vision And Readiness

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Former Minister Babatunde Fashola commented on a new political coalition formed by key opposition leaders.

He believes the coalition counters fears of Nigeria moving towards a one-party system.

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Fashola highlighted the coalition’s choice of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform, emphasizing the constitutional right to political association.

Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has weighed in on the recent formation of a new political coalition involving key opposition leaders, asserting that the development disproves concerns that Nigeria is heading toward a one-party system.

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Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Saturday, Fashola said the decision to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the coalition’s platform reinforces the constitutional right of Nigerians to freely associate politically. However, he raised questions about the ideological depth and sustainability of the alliance.

“There’s something significant about what’s happening. It completely counters the narrative that Nigeria is becoming a one-party state. The presence of a coalition even if its strength is uncertain shows that there is still organized opposition,” he remarked.

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The former governor of Lagos State welcomed the renewed political participation, but emphasized that the coalition’s influence will depend on the strength of its policies and clarity of purpose.

“Coming together to say you want to change Nigeria is not enough. What is the alternative vision? Without a clear manifesto or action plan, it’s difficult to gauge how effective or convincing the group will be,” he said.

Fashola also criticized the opposition for what he called a prolonged period of silence, saying they had failed to perform their role of holding the ruling party accountable in recent years.

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“I support political association and believe the country can benefit from this renewed energy in opposition politics. But truthfully, they’ve been inactive for the past two years,” he added

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