Political activist and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Usman Austin Okai, has issued a stern warning to supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s “Obidient” movement, urging them to end their ongoing media war, which he says is endangering the unity of the ADC coalition. In a statement released on Friday, Okai emphasized that the internal conflict between the two camps is not only unnecessary but also a direct threat to the party’s legal battle to reclaim its leadership. He stressed that while the coalition awaits a Supreme Court ruling on the party’s leadership dispute, supporters are instead engaged in a damaging proxy war on social media.
Okai called on both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to take responsibility for their followers and establish clear guidelines for how their supporters should conduct themselves. He urged the leaders to define a “mode of operation” that channels their energy toward shared objectives rather than fostering division. According to Okai, the current media hostilities are undermining the coalition’s credibility and distracting from the primary mission of securing the ADC’s mandate through the ongoing judicial process.
He warned that the internal bickering is creating an opening for political opponents to exploit the fractures within the alliance. “What is important to us right now is the legal battle to secure the party’s mandate,” Okai stated. “Every distraction in the media gives our opponents the upper hand and weakens our collective stance.” He highlighted that the coalition’s strength lies in unity, and any erosion of that unity could have long-term consequences for the party’s future.
Okai also expressed concern that the toxic nature of the media war could make reconciliation after the primary elections nearly impossible. He argued that the insults and divisions being spread today will leave deep scars that cannot be easily healed when the coalition needs to present a united front for the general elections. “If we do not stop this now, the damage will be permanent,” he warned. “You cannot spend months destroying each other and then expect to hold hands once a candidate emerges.”
The activist concluded by stressing that the media war must end for the sake of the ADC and the future of Nigeria. He reminded supporters that the party is currently in a critical legal and political struggle, and any internal conflict only serves to weaken their position. As the Supreme Court deliberates on the leadership tussle, Okai’s appeal underscores the urgent need for unity and strategic focus within the opposition coalition. The outcome of this legal battle could shape the political landscape in Nigeria, making cohesion among opposition forces more important than ever.
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