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The Digest:

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has outlined a power-sharing plan aimed at holding Nigeria's opposition together ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The proposal introduces a 'collegiate system' that moves away from winner-takes-all politics, ensuring power is shared within a team even after a single candidate emerges. ADC promoter Lukman Salihu said: "It is not a framework where one person will be the winner of everything."

Key Points:
  • The collegiate system ensures all decisions are taken jointly, not by an "emperor."
  • The aim is to keep all aspirants invested, regardless of who emerges.
  • The party has adopted a citizen-centred manifesto for governance.
  • Salihu criticised the APC for drifting from its founding ideals.
  • He expressed confidence that key actors will not walk away if they lose.

The ADC is working to ensure the opposition unites behind a single candidate for 2027.

Sources: Vanguard News, Leadership