2027: ADC-Coalition Team Up To Unseat Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is positioning itself as a central force in a new “National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria” aimed at the 2027 general elections.
While the full, official list of every politician involved in this broader coalition might not be exhaustively public, here are the key figures and types of individuals/groups reported to be part of or aligning with this ADC-led initiative:
Key Figures Officially Announced/Reported to Be Joining:
* Senator David Mark: Former Senate President, who recently resigned from the PDP to join this coalition and has been named the interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
* Mr. Rauf Aregbesola: Former Osun State Governor, who was announced as the interim National Secretary of the ADC within this new coalition, though this appointment has been met with significant internal resistance from existing ADC stakeholders.
Other Prominent Political Figures Reported to be in Discussions/Aligning:
Reports suggest that the ADC is looking to attract and has been in discussions with several prominent opposition figures to form a formidable front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
These names, while not necessarily officially confirmed as “members” of the coalition in a formal sense yet, are widely speculated:
Atiku Abubakar: Former Vice President and a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Peter Obi: Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, who garnered significant youth support (“Obidients”). Some reports indicate that the “Obidient Movement” and a group called the “Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM)” have formed an alliance with the ADC.
Nasir el-Rufai: Former Governor of Kaduna State.
Rotimi Amaechi: Former Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State.
Liyel Imoke: Former Governor of Cross River State.
Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba: Former Minister of State for Education.
Existing ADC Leadership and Stakeholders:
It’s important to remember that the ADC already has its established leadership, who are central to facilitating this coalition:
Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu: The long-standing National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress. He has been a vocal proponent of this new coalition, emphasizing a grassroots movement and a “rescue mission” for Nigeria.
Broader Coalition Members:
Beyond individual politicians, the coalition is described as a broad-based movement, including:
Other Political Parties: While specific names are still emerging, meetings have seen attendance from figures from the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (despite David Mark’s resignation from it), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Action Alliance.
Civil Society Groups: The coalition emphasizes its “people-driven” nature and collaboration with various civil society organizations.
Grassroots Stakeholders: Representatives from professional, student, market, and artisan groups are also reported to be part of the gatherings and discussions.
The current situation is dynamic, with the coalition still in its formation stages and facing internal challenges, as evidenced by the rejection of Aregbesola’s appointment by some ADC stakeholders.
