In a significant political development, Nigeria’s opposition coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its flagship party to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
The decision was reached during a high-level meeting of opposition leaders held yesterday in Abuja, according to a competent source who was present at the closed-door gathering.
The meeting, chaired by Atiku himself, established a committee tasked with developing comprehensive modalities for the coalition’s operations ahead of a planned public launch in the coming weeks.
Founded in 2005 and currently chaired by Chief Ralph Okey, the ADC maintains its headquarters in Abuja and will now serve as the political vehicle for the coalition’s ambitions to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government.
Notable figures in the emerging coalition include former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Babachir David Lawal, who served as Secretary to the Government of the Federation during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
This strategic move represents the most concrete step yet by opposition figures to form a united front against President Tinubu, whose administration took office in May 2023.
The adoption of ADC comes after months of speculation about which political platform the coalition would utilize, with several existing parties previously rumored to be under consideration.
Our source indicated that further announcements regarding leadership structure and electoral strategy will follow the committee’s initial work, with opposition leaders determined to present a credible alternative to the current administration.
Quicktell News will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more details emerge from the coalition’s planning committee.
