In a dramatic twist that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and several other influential politicians have adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their coalition platform to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next general elections.
This unprecedented move was sealed today at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, after the original venue was suddenly shut down in what insiders described as a last-minute attempt to frustrate the gathering.
Here’s everything you need to know about this high-stakes development:
Who Attended This Historic Meeting?
The coalition’s unveiling brought together an impressive list of political heavyweights:
Atiku Abubakar – Former Vice President and PDP stalwart
Peter Obi – Labour Party presidential candidate and popular reform advocate
Nasir El-Rufai – Former Kaduna State Governor
Rotimi Amaechi – Former Transportation Minister
David Mark – Former Senate President
Dino Melaye – Former Senator
Dele Momodu – Publisher and political strategist
Emeka Ihedioha, Ireti Kingibe, and several other key figures
This rare alliance signals an aggressive push to forge a united front against the ruling APC in 2027.
ADC Leadership Resigns En Masse
In a move that stunned many observers, the entire National Executive Committee of the ADC resigned to pave the way for the coalition’s interim leadership.
The new interim officers announced today include:
David Mark as Interim National Chairman
Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary
Bolaji Abdullahi as Interim Spokesperson
Party insiders say this decision was part of a grand strategy to avoid legal bottlenecks and present a clean slate before the 2027 elections.
Internal Crisis Looms
Despite the fanfare, the coalition immediately faced fierce resistance from a faction of ADC leaders and grassroots members who described the takeover as an “undemocratic hijack.”
The group, calling themselves Concerned Stakeholders of ADC, accused the outgoing leadership of betraying party structures without proper consultation.
They vowed to challenge the appointments and the adoption of the ADC as the coalition’s platform in court.
What’s Next for the Coalition?
According to sources, the coalition will soon release its official policy blueprint, dubbed “Compass to the Future,” outlining plans for:
Economic recovery and job creation
Security reform
Anti-corruption initiatives
Youth and women empowerment
Political analysts believe this alliance could become the most formidable opposition bloc Nigeria has seen in years—if they can overcome their internal rifts.
Why This Matters
With Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, and Amaechi now under one banner, 2027 is shaping up to be a battle of political titans.
If this coalition holds, it could radically alter the balance of power and offer voters a compelling alternative to the APC.
But the big question remains:
Will these rival camps stay united long enough to defeat Tinubu?
Only time will tell.
