A fresh crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, accused the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, of taking unilateral decisions that could undermine its preparations for the 2027 general election.
Dalung, a chieftain of the opposition party, alleged that Aregbesola had independently appointed caretaker committees across various states without following due process.
He warned that the move could further complicate the party’s internal crisis, particularly as a legal dispute involving its leadership remains before the Supreme Court.
The former minister made the allegations in a video shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday, where he questioned the timing and legitimacy of the caretaker committee appointments.
Dalung also expressed concern that the party’s actions suggested a lack of commitment to participating in the 2027 general election, amid ongoing disagreements over its leadership structure.
His comments come at a sensitive time for the ADC, which has been grappling with internal divisions and legal challenges over the control of its national leadership.
The dispute has raised fresh questions about the party’s ability to resolve its internal differences and establish a united political platform ahead of the next general election.
Aregbesola had yet to publicly respond to Dalung’s allegations at the time of this report.
The development adds to the growing uncertainty surrounding the ADC as opposition political actors position themselves for the 2027 electoral contest.
