ADC's Kenneth Okonkwo urges Tinubu to resign amid insecurity claims
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), told President Bola Tinubu to resign peacefully instead of waiting to contest the 2027 election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, July 30, 2026, Okonkwo said the recent Abuja Federal High Court judgment that deregistered the ADC was designed to frustrate the opposition and coronate Tinubu, quoting that “Everything about this judgment is queued towards frustrating the opposition and trying to coronate Tinubu according to the Minister of Aviation and not elect him in 2027 because Tinubu by his performance has gone back to Bourdillion with one flight ticket by 2027.” He linked the judgment to broader insecurity, noting daily massacres in Plateau and Benue, beheadings in Oyo State, and a personal story: his worker’s mother was kidnapped in Kaduna State, and when the family could not meet the ransom demand of hundreds of millions, her abductors broke two of her fingers. Okonkwo argued that preventing loss of life is better than curing its aftermath and insisted Tinubu should not allow the election to hold, urging him to resign and go in peace.
Why does this matter? The call reflects rising opposition pressure on Tinubu amid worsening insecurity and controversial judicial rulings that critics say tilt the political playing field. For Nigerians, especially those affected by violence in the North Central and South West, it highlights how opposition figures frame governance failures and electoral legitimacy. The statement could shape public debate as parties position themselves for the 2027 polls, influencing perceptions of fairness and stability.
What should you know or do? Consider how such demands from opposition leaders might affect political temperature ahead of 2027; monitor Tinubu’s response and any follow‑up from the ADC or other parties; reflect on whether addressing insecurity or electoral concerns should take precedence in national discourse as the election cycle approaches.