ADC coalition: Austin Okai cautions Atiku, Peter Obi’s supporters against sabotaging alliance

Political activist, Comrade Usman Austin Okai, has cautioned supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi over what he described as a growing “media war,” warning that it poses a serious threat to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.

In a statement issued on Friday, Okai said the internal friction between both camps risks undermining opposition unity and could derail efforts to resolve the party’s leadership tussle currently before the courts.

“We are at the Supreme Court, patiently waiting for a favourable outcome that will return our party to us, yet supporters of these two gladiators are engaged in a proxy media war,” he said.

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Okai called on both Atiku and Obi to take responsibility for their followers by setting clear guidelines that would channel their energy towards shared political objectives rather than internal disputes.

“The ongoing media hostilities between these two camps are not just unnecessary; they are a direct threat to the ADC coalition. We cannot afford a house divided against itself while we are in the middle of a critical legal and political struggle,” he stated.

He stressed that the coalition’s immediate priority should be the legal process aimed at reclaiming the party, warning that continued distractions on social media could hand political opponents an advantage.

“What is important to us right now is the legal battle to secure the party’s mandate. Every distraction in the media gives our opponents the upper hand and weakens our collective stance,” he added.

Okai further warned that the deepening divisions could make post-primary reconciliation difficult, noting that prolonged attacks and counterattacks may create lasting resentment among supporters.

“If we do not stop this now, the damage will be permanent. You cannot spend months attacking each other and expect unity once a candidate emerges. This media war must end for the sake of the ADC and the future of Nigeria,” the statement said.