The National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Alile, has cautioned Nigerians to be wary of the recently formed coalition of opposition parties, describing it as a “coalition of collusion” driven by desperation for power rather than genuine concern for the country.
Dr. Alile was reacting to the high-profile meeting involving opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). She accused the opposition of attempting to manipulate public sentiment and regain power without offering any meaningful solutions.
“This alliance is not driven by ideology or love for the masses. It is a gathering of bitter men who failed Nigeria when they had the chance, and now want to hide behind hardship to return to power,” she said.
According to her, the same opposition figures now touting unity were responsible for economic mismanagement, widespread corruption, and decaying infrastructure during their time in government.
“They destroyed our economy with unsustainable subsidies, left our infrastructure in ruins, and institutionalized corruption. Now, they think Nigerians have forgotten. We haven’t,” she stated.
Alile praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as courageous reforms aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s economy. She particularly commended the removal of fuel subsidy, calling it a “bleeding wound” that previous administrations failed to address.
“President Tinubu took the bold step none of them could. That’s what leadership looks like — making hard decisions for the greater good,” she said.
She also hailed the unification of the exchange rate and noted that under Tinubu’s administration, over $30 billion in foreign investments had been pledged, while critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure are receiving renewed attention.
“Women across Nigeria are benefiting from renewed investments in MSMEs. The Bank of Industry and other federal programs are rolling out targeted interventions to support female entrepreneurs and farmers,” she added.
Dr. Alile emphasized ongoing road and railway projects, increased social investment funding, and greater inclusion of women and youth in governance as evidence of the administration’s commitment to national development.
“When last did we have a President that openly declared women as strategic to national development — and actually matched it with action? Tinubu is walking the talk,” she said.
She warned Nigerian women not to be misled by media campaigns and protests allegedly funded by opposition figures.
“They’ll organize protests and wear poverty as a political badge. But when they were in office, they weaponized poverty. They silenced women, looted our institutions, and danced on our pain,” she alleged.
Dr. Alile also urged Nigerian youths to remain hopeful and avoid being manipulated by political actors.
“Don’t allow yourselves to be used as pawns by those who abandoned you yesterday. Tinubu believes in youth. That’s why he empowered the Ministry of Youth Development, appointed young people, and is investing heavily in skill development and tech,” she said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general election, Alile said President Tinubu remains the most credible and prepared candidate with the vision and courage to move Nigeria forward.
“The so-called coalition offers no fresh ideas. Just recycled faces and empty slogans. Nigerians should not allow themselves to be deceived twice. The APC may not be perfect, but we are purposeful. President Tinubu has a plan, and he’s executing it with determination.”
She concluded with a rallying call to APC women and grassroots leaders: “This is a battle for Nigeria’s soul. Let’s organize, let’s enlighten, and let’s defend the truth. We owe our children a future — not another round of recycled failure.”
