Olayinka took to social media to ridicule the opposition party, claiming that the ADC now has three different presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections due to the factional disputes rocking the party.
In his post, Olayinka listed businessman Dumebi Kachikwu as the presidential candidate of the Kachikwu faction, political figure Chris Uba as the candidate of the Nafiu Bala faction, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the candidate of the faction led by former Senate President David Mark.
He ended the post with a sarcastic "Thank you for your attention to this matter," accompanied by laughing emojis.
The post quickly generated reactions across social media platforms, with supporters and critics of the party weighing in on the implications of the internal divisions.
Some commentators agreed with Olayinka's assessment, arguing that the existence of multiple factions within the ADC could weaken the party's chances of presenting a united front ahead of the 2027 elections.
Others, however, accused him of attempting to discredit the opposition coalition that has recently attracted several prominent political figures.
The ADC has in recent months emerged as a major platform for opposition politicians seeking to challenge the dominance of the ruling party in the next presidential election.
However, disputes over party leadership and control have resulted in competing claims by different groups within the party.
The latest controversy comes amid ongoing political realignments and coalition-building efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential race, with several opposition figures exploring alliances aimed at unseating the ruling party.
As of the time of filing this report, the various factions mentioned by Olayinka had not officially responded to his remarks.
However, political observers say the lingering leadership crisis could remain a major challenge for the ADC as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
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