Bolaji Abdullahi said on Tuesday that Nigerians expect cooperation, not competition, within the African Democratic Congress.

Mr Abdullahi, the ADC spokesman, stated this during the public presentation of his book, ‘The Loyalist’, in Abuja.

Mr Abdullahi noted that Nigerians appeared politically ready for 2027, but the ADC’s leaders were not sufficiently united.

He lamented that voters perceived rivalry and factionalism rather than unity and cooperation within the party.

He insisted that Nigeria had no alternative, urging leaders to prioritise the party’s national survival beyond donations, personal ambition, and popularity.

“Citizens nationwide are waiting on us not to fail them. Public expectations are high,” he said.

He appealed for unity within ADC, urging followers to channel their passion into one party, saying that the mission outweighed individual ambitions and partisan interests.

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the book reviewer, said that the book’s title stirred curiosity and prejudice, but that the book proved compelling, honest, and self-justifying rather than self-indulgent.

The ten-chapter, 297-page autobiography, he said, was among the most readable books recently, adding that the book examined courage, intellect, character, and Nigeria’s evolving social and political realities.

Mr Baba-Ahmed said that the book recalled eras of public education, influential journalism, and respected media, and portrayed how power, institutions, and individuals shaped opportunities for young Nigerians.

He noted that the narrative candidly explored loyalty, the shadows of power, and Mr Abdullahi’s relationship with Bukola Saraki, capturing influence, rise, decline, and enduring political lessons.

The reviewer said that the book challenged myths of self-made leaders, argued that politics demands patrons, sacrifices, failures, and resilience, and offered rich lessons for students of power.

He concluded that the book deserved a wide readership, especially as Nigeria needed strong opposition, credible alternatives, and reflective leaders ahead of 2027’s defining political choices.

(NAN)