Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani, has expressed confidence that his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), can unseat the ruling party in the 2027 general elections, just as the All Progressives Congress (APC) did in 2015.

Speaking in an interview with DAILY POST on Thursday, Usani said defeating an incumbent president is not an impossible feat, citing the 2015 elections when the then-opposition APC achieved what many considered a political miracle by defeating former President Goodluck Jonathan.

“People thought it was impossible to defeat an incumbent president, but it happened in 2015. That same feat will be repeated in 2027, both at the Cross River level and at the national stage,” Usani said.

The former minister dismissed recent reports suggesting that he had been suspended from the ADC, maintaining that he remains the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the party.

“I am speaking to you as the National Vice Chairman of our party in the South-South. Such suspension does not exist. The boys had to justify what they were paid to do,” he added.

Usani also downplayed the recent wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling APC, describing them as acts driven by fear rather than conviction.

“We’re not perturbed by defections to the APC. Our coalition party is set, and we are moving forward,” he said confidently.

He stressed that the ADC and its coalition partners were working to build a credible alternative that would resonate with Nigerians seeking change and accountability.

“The political landscape is shifting again. Nigerians are ready for a new direction, and we will surprise many in 2027,” he declared.

Usani’s remarks come amid renewed political realignments ahead of the 2027 polls, with opposition parties exploring alliances to challenge the ruling party’s hold on power at both national and state levels.