Veteran Nollywood actor and political activist Kenneth Okonkwo has lent his voice to the newly unveiled coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring the movement is driven by the welfare of Nigerians rather than a mere struggle for power.
On July 2, 2025, Okonkwo took to Instagram to reaffirm his support for the growing coalition, writing:
“From Ralphs Nwosu to David Mark, ADC is confirmed as the party for the coalition.”
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This came hours after the official unveiling of the ADC coalition in Abuja, featuring high-profile figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, Kayode Fayemi, and others.
The movement, described as a political “rescue mission,” was formalized with former Senate President David Mark as chair and former Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola as secretary, signaling a new opposition alignment outside the traditional PDP-APC framework.
Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 campaign, in an interview with newsmen dismissed notions that the coalition was simply an anti-Tinubu alliance.
In his remarks, he emphasized that the coalition’s foundation lies in public interest, not political ambition, calling it a “people-driven vehicle” that prioritizes national wellbeing over individual ego.
He also praised the choice of the ADC as the platform for this coalition, describing it as a party untainted by power struggles and free from the legacy baggage of Nigeria’s two dominant parties. According to Okonkwo, the ADC offers a “clean ideological space” where progressive minds can align toward a shared national purpose.
Meanwhile, critics, especially within ruling party circles, have ridiculed the coalition as an amalgam of disillusioned politicians and defeated presidential hopefuls.
But Okonkwo urged Nigerians to see past the political noise and focus on the policy direction and moral clarity the coalition represents. He noted that while 2027 is still two years away, the groundwork for a credible, people-centered alternative must begin now.
As the coalition continues to gather momentum, eyes remain fixed on whether it can transform elite alignment into grassroots movement—and if it truly represents a new chapter for Nigeria’s struggling democracy.
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