Former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika Denies Involvement in African Democratic Congress (ADC) Opposition Coalition

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Former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has categorically denied reports linking him to the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on his X handle, Sirika reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his commitment to former President Muhammadu Buhari. He described the reports as unfounded and pedestrian, stating that he was a founding member of the APC and had no plans to leave the party. Sirika also took a swipe at Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, for making public comments without verifying facts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has denied involvement in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition.
  • Sirika reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his commitment to former President Muhammadu Buhari.
  • He described reports linking him to the ADC as unfounded and pedestrian.
  • Sirika claimed to be a founding member of the APC and had no plans to leave the party.
  • He criticized Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, for making public comments without verifying facts.
  • The ADC coalition is being positioned as a formidable opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • The coalition's gathering has been interpreted as a signal of possible realignments across party lines.

Statistics:

  • 2027: The year of the next general elections in Nigeria.
  • Several: The number of prominent political figures present at the official unveiling of the ADC coalition event in Abuja on Wednesday.
  • 1: The number of leading opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, present at the ADC event.
  • 1: The number of opposition coalition platforms formed in Nigeria in the past.

Sources:

  • X handle of Hadi Sirika.