In a significant development, prominent opposition leaders in Nigeria, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai, have announced their decision to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
According to reports, the coalition of opposition leaders has named David Mark, former Senate President, as the interim national chairman of the ADC, while Rauf Aregbesola, former Osun State Governor, will serve as the protem national secretary.
The decision to adopt the ADC comes after failed efforts to register a new political party. The opposition leaders believe that the ADC, being an already registered national party, has the necessary structure and legal standing to support an electoral campaign.
The coalition aims to unify opposition forces and present a formidable candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
The move is seen as a strategic attempt to consolidate opposition strength and mount a strong challenge to the ruling party.
Other notable leaders who are part of this coalition include Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers State Governor and Transportation Minister.
With this development, the ADC is expected to become a major player in the country’s politics, and the opposition leaders are likely to focus on building a strong campaign to unseat President Tinubu in 2027.
