In a bold political move ahead of the 2027 general elections, key opposition leaders—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi—gathered in Abuja on Monday for the formal unveiling of a new opposition coalition. The meeting, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, saw politicians from different parties and political backgrounds come together to announce their alliance under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The goal is to form a united front strong enough to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election.
Key Details:
- Cross-party coalition involving PDP, LP, SDP, and others
- Present at the event: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Amaechi, Dino Melaye, Solomon Dalung, Dele Momodu, Ireti Kingibe, Gabriel Suswam, Emeka Ihedioha
- ADC adopted as the official political platform
- David Mark announced as interim national chairman
- Rauf Aregbesola named interim national secretary
Why It Matters:
- Marks an unprecedented alliance across opposition lines
- Aims to build a serious alternative to APC for 2027
- Shows growing discontent with the Tinubu administration
What’s Next:
- Unveiling of the coalition’s plans and strategy
- Expected rollout of a joint national mobilisation agenda
- Possible emergence of a consensus presidential candidate
