By Jabir Ridwan
A youth leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State Muhammad Al-amin has criticized coalition leaders for what he described as a weak and ineffective opposition stance, urging them to rise to their constitutional responsibility amid mounting political pressure.
Al-amin, popularly known as Talban Birnin-Kebbi, made the remarks while expressing concern over what he sees as a pattern of hostility directed at prominent opposition figures without a strong, coordinated response from coalition leadership.
According to him, recent developments involving the media office of Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Attorney General Abubakar Malami (SAN), and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai signal what he described as increasing aggression from the ruling establishment toward members of the opposition.
He also raised concerns that former Minister of Transportation Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi could be the next target, citing circulating political speculations.
Al-amin alleged that the case involving Malami demonstrated the intensity with which the ruling power is prepared to confront opposition figures, arguing that it reflects a political climate that no longer tolerates dissent in the way it once did.
Drawing comparisons with the administration of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, he noted that the political environment during that period allowed opposition forces to merge and operate more freely.
He suggested that the current climate requires greater unity, strategy, and firmness from coalition leaders.
The ADC youth leader revealed that he visited the coalition headquarters in Abuja to better understand what actions were being taken in solidarity with embattled members.
However, he said the apparent silence and lack of coordinated response left him concerned about the coalition’s preparedness for the political challenges ahead.
He commended Malami for what he described as resilience under pressure, stating that if he had succumbed, the coalition’s stability might have been jeopardized.
Al-amin concluded by emphasizing that opposition politics is not merely symbolic but a constitutional duty, urging coalition leaders to adopt a more decisive and united posture.
“History will not remember silence kindly,” he warned.