Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has revealed that members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition took an oath at the inception of the alliance, pledging to place Nigeria’s interests above personal ambitions.
Dalung made the disclosure while speaking on Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, where he reflected on the internal challenges currently facing the coalition.
According to the former minister, who served under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the coalition was founded on a collective commitment to national interest rather than individual political aspirations.
He, however, expressed disappointment that many of those who made the pledge have since abandoned the principles upon which the coalition was built.
Dalung noted that while disagreements and controversies are inevitable in any political movement, the growing emphasis on personal ambition has weakened the coalition’s original vision.
“The controversies are expected because when we went into the coalition on day one, we all took oath that it was not going to be about any individual but country and I’m keeping to that oath because things like this as a politician will arise, so anybody pretending that these issues of controversy will not come is not sincere,” he said.
Reflecting on the current state of the coalition, Dalung lamented that some members had shifted their focus from the collective objective to personal political interests.
“My disappointment is that most of those who took oath on day one in the coalition have broken them.
“The oath was to stick with the coalition and not individual interest, so what has now destabilized the coalition is personal ambition taking preeminence over our early commitment,” he stated.
Despite the internal challenges, Dalung insisted that the coalition remains active and relevant, although he acknowledged that it is no longer as strong as it was when it was first established.
“The coalition as it is now is not dead but not as formidable as it were,” he added.
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions and debates over the future direction of the ADC coalition and its prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Political observers have continued to monitor developments within the alliance as key stakeholders work to address internal disagreements and maintain unity among members.
