Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Segun Showunmi, has concluded his nationwide Alternative Movement townhall series with a final stop in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he criticised the newly formed coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as lacking the political weight to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

The well-attended event, held at the Dlk Event Centre in Abeokuta, marked the South-West leg and final stage of the Alternative Movement’s regional town hall engagements. Showunmi, who is seen as a vocal advocate for electoral reform and political inclusion, said the movement’s mission was to reawaken political consciousness among Nigerians and break the cycle of voter apathy, vote buying, ethnic-based campaigning, and recycling of what he described as “spent political players.”

Addressing the audience, he stated: “Our country needs a reset, and that cannot happen if politics remains a playground for those only interested in themselves. We want the best of us to lead the rest of us—party affiliation is secondary.”

Showunmi took direct aim at the recently formed coalition that has adopted the ADC as its political platform for 2027, arguing that the individuals behind the alliance lack the credibility and momentum to pose a serious challenge to the incumbent government.

“Those banding together under the ADC banner cannot offer a compelling alternative to President Bola Tinubu. It is a theatre of political convenience, not a serious opposition platform,” he said.

In a follow-up interview, Showunmi suggested that any such coalition could only gain traction if it drafted former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate—a scenario he acknowledged as unlikely.

The town hall drew participants across party lines, including members of the APC, PDP, Labour Party, and individuals affiliated with the ADC coalition.

Labour Party’s Publicity Secretary, Dr Abayomi Arabambi, who also spoke at the event, acknowledged the strategic value of coalition politics but questioned the sincerity of the current actors driving it.

“Coalitions anchored in progressive ideals can transform societies. But Nigerians must reject any attempt to repackage failure as reform,” Arabambi said.

He added that the Alternative Movement has emerged as a “critical voice” in challenging conventional political frameworks and promoting issue-based engagement across Nigeria’s fragmented political landscape.