Has anyone, except me, noticed the loud silence coming from ADC Presidential Candidate, H.E. Atiku Abubakar (GCON) and his purported running mate, H.E. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (CON), following the announcement by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, that both men would be running on a joint ticket? <\/p>\n
For a political development of such magnitude, one would have expected an immediate wave of excitement, confirmation, clarification or at the very least, acknowledgment from the principal actors involved on their twitter, TikTok, Facebook or Instagram handles and even mainstream media. <\/p>\n
Instead, what we have witnessed is silence. Loud silence. A silence that has generated more questions than answers.<\/p>\n
Has the ticket truly been agreed upon by all parties involved? <\/p>\n
Was the announcement premature?<\/p>\n
Are consultations still ongoing behind the scenes?<\/p>\n
Is there a strategic communication plan that the public is yet to be informed about ?<\/p>\n
Or are there forces within and outside the party attempting to influence, pressure or bend the hands of key stakeholders in directions they may not necessarily desire? These are legitimate questions.<\/p>\n
Politics abhors a vacuum. Whenever there is silence where clarity is expected, speculation rushes in to fill the gap. <\/p>\n
The ADC today carries the hopes of millions of Nigerians searching for a credible alternative. It cannot afford avoidable ambiguity on issues as fundamental as its presidential ticket. <\/p>\n
Party members, supporters, coalition partners, grassroots mobilizers, donors and the voting public deserve clarity. If there are ongoing negotiations, let the party say so and if there are unresolved issues, let stakeholders be informed. If consultations are still underway, there is no shame in admitting it. <\/p>\n
Transparency builds trust and silence breeds uncertainty. The concern here is not merely about personalities. It is about the perception of internal cohesion, organizational discipline and readiness for the enormous task of leading Nigeria.<\/p>\n
History teaches us that many promising political movements have been weakened not by external opposition but by internal uncertainty and poor communication. <\/p>\n
The ADC must not walk into that trap. I also wish to sound a note of caution to all stakeholders. Nobody should attempt to impose outcomes through media pressure, elite consensus or backroom maneuvering. <\/p>\n
The party belongs to its members and ultimately to the Nigerian people whose aspirations it seeks to represent. <\/p>\n
Any attempt by individuals or groups to arm-twist leaders into predetermined positions may achieve short-term headlines but could create long-term fractures. <\/p>\n
Consensus is valuable and consultation essential. Our Unity is indispensable but unity built on coercion is fragile. The leadership of the party must therefore proceed with wisdom, patience, openness and fairness.<\/p>\n
Likewise, supporters of all tendencies within the coalition should avoid inflammatory rhetoric, unnecessary speculation and divisive campaigns. <\/p>\n
The objective must remain clear: building the strongest possible platform capable of providing Nigeria with competent leadership and national renewal. <\/p>\n
HE Atiku Abubakar is a seasoned political leader whilst HE Rotimi Amaechi is an experienced administrator and strategist too and both men understand the weight of expectations resting upon them. This is precisely why their silence is attracting attention, especially mine.<\/p>\n
If perhaps there are good reasons for it or important consultations are ongoing where strategic considerations are being carefully weighed, the public as a matter of urgency should receive the clarification it deserves. <\/p>\n
Until then, the questions and silence remain with Nigerians continuing to watch closely.
\nVery closely.<\/p>\n
DR. CHIKE OKOGWU ADC NATIONAL LEADER, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWDS).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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