Senator Yemi Adaramodu says the APC is not bothered by the new ADC coalition.
He dismissed opposition moves as recycled politics, comparing them to old players in new jerseys.
Senator Yemi Adaramodu, spokesperson for the Nigerian Senate, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains unshaken by the recent coalition of opposition groups rallying under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, Adaramodu dismissed reports suggesting that the APC had gone into “panic mode” following the formation of the coalition. The group, operating under the banner of the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement, recently endorsed ADC as its official platform to challenge the APC in the next general elections.
But Adaramodu, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said the ruling party has no reason to be alarmed.
“How do you measure panic mode? What panic? That’s just speculation,” he said. “Why should we be worried?”
He argued that the coalition is essentially made up of familiar political faces who have merely switched party affiliations.
“It’s the same political actors from the PDP, Labour Party, and APGA who have now regrouped under the ADC. We know them both their strengths and their weaknesses,” he stated.
The senator used a football analogy to illustrate his point, likening the situation to players moving between rival clubs.
“It’s like watching players transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United. They may be wearing a different jersey, but we’ve played against them before. We know their game,” he said.
Adaramodu questioned whether there were truly any new political forces in the coalition strong enough to challenge the APC’s hold on power.
“Where’s the new player from the transfer market who can actually stop APC from scoring another goal in 2027?” he asked, playfully dismissing the development as more amusing than threatening.
He described the opposition’s moves as somewhat theatrical.
“Some people have served as governors for eight years, ministers for another eight, and even speakers of the House. Then they suddenly say they’re hungry. That’s just funny,” he remarked. “We also need moments like this to laugh and relax it’s good for the health of democracy.”
On his own political future, Adaramodu said he is open to running again for the Ekiti South Senatorial seat in 2027, but emphasized that the decision ultimately lies with his constituents and God.
“I’ve always told my people: if a politician doesn’t perform, don’t vote for them again. If I’ve done well, I trust they will support me,” he said.
Reflecting on his journey into the Senate, Adaramodu revealed that the position wasn’t part of his original plan, attributing his rise to divine grace.
“At first, I never imagined I’d become a senator. But here I am. It’s all by the grace of God, and that’s what continues to guide me,” he added.
