The Digest:
Pastor Tunde Bakare has disclosed he is facing intense pressure from prominent politicians to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. However, the cleric and former presidential aspirant firmly ruled out defecting, stating the APC is his “child” and that he would not participate in “killing” a party he helped build.
Key Points:
- Pastor Tunde Bakare revealed intense pressure to join the ADC opposition party.
- He firmly declined, stating,“I am not going to take part in ADC.”
- Bakare described APC as his “child” that he wouldn’t undermine.
- He affirmed President Tinubu’s leadership as “divinely ordained.”
- The cleric warned against repeating the Awolowo-Akintola political crisis.
- Bakare was a 2023 APC presidential aspirant and Buhari’s 2011 running mate.
- He urged robust opposition but was committed to remaining within the APC.
Sources: The Cable
