Salihu Lukman, a chieftain of Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC), says he suspends his party membership out of frustration. He makes the disclosure on Friday during an appearance on Arise Television’s “Morning Show.” Lukman argues that opposition leaders need stronger unity to address Nigeria’s national challenges, saying political parties and partisan interests should not take priority over the country’s problems.
He also says he is willing to rejoin the ADC if doing so helps bring ADC leaders together and supports efforts toward presenting a credible candidate for future elections that could win Nigerians’ confidence, regardless of party lines. Lukman frames his decision as a response to broader opposition realignments and ongoing internal discussions within parties as the 2027 general elections approach. Overall, the reports present Lukman’s position as tied to calls for unity rather than a break from politics, and they link his comments to the larger context of shifting opposition strategies ahead of the next election cycle.
