Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, welcomed the growing ADC-led coalition among opposition forces.
Speaking after voting in Surulere’s local government election, he called the coalition healthy for Nigeria’s democracy.
Gbajabiamila on ADC coalition praised the symbolic alliance, warning that a lack of opposition risks a dangerous one-party system.
Earlier this month, opposition leaders adopted the ADC as their shared platform to challenge the APC in 2027.
Party membership was handed to David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, now interim national chairman and secretary, respectively.
Gbajabiamila on ADC coalition stated that such collaboration encourages democratic balance and meaningful accountability across all political levels.
He acknowledged the peaceful election process but expressed concern over the low voter turnout observed at polling units.
Gbajabiamila on ADC coalition also emphasized the vital role of local government elections in community-level development and governance.
He said most Nigerians underestimate the power local elections have on daily life, unlike more publicized national contests.
“It’s a quiet, free, and fair process,” he noted, commending voters, officials, and security for the peaceful atmosphere.
Arriving at PU 014 in Surulere, he voted quickly and encouraged others to participate meaningfully in grassroots democracy.
The ADC-led coalition’s rise continues to shape pre-2027 political momentum, pulling support from PDP, LP, and SDP members.
Gbajabiamila said political diversity through structured coalitions enhances transparency and strengthens civic engagement in future elections.
He urged public education campaigns to raise awareness about the power and purpose of local elections in Nigeria.
The Lagos local council elections remained peaceful, with minor delays but no reported violence or intimidation of voters.
Many citizens, however, appeared disengaged, highlighting the urgent need for civic education and renewed political interest.
The opposition’s growing presence suggests a livelier 2027 race, with potential shifts in Nigeria’s political power structure ahead.
Gbajabiamila reiterated that democratic vibrancy depends on active opposition and well-informed citizen participation at all levels of government.
