The coalition of opposition parties has formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a political platform for the 2027 general election.
Kola Ologbodiyan, former spokesperson of PDP, revealed this in a post on X on Tuesday night.Key opposition figures met in Abuja on Tuesday.
Majority of coalition figures, which was formally unveiled on March 20, include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai
The coalition, aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has appointed former Senate President Sen. David Mark as its Interim National Chairman and former Osun State Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary.
The announcement, made late Tuesday, July 1, 2025, follows months of strategic consultations among opposition leaders, including prominent figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and others, to unite against President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
I am aware of the development. The conversation has been ongoing for about 18 months. We are all committed to rescuing Nigeria from the failed APC
The ADC, under its transitioning leadership, is poised to become a formidable force, with Mark’s appointment signaling a push for disciplined and inclusive leadership.
“I am aware of the development. The conversation has been ongoing for about 18 months. We are all committed to rescuing Nigeria from the failed APC,” said Ralph Nwosu, ADC’s outgoing National Chairman, emphasizing Mark’s reputation as a detribalized leader suited to unify the coalition
Aregbesola, a key political strategist, is expected to bring grassroots mobilization expertise to the role, despite earlier reports suggesting he declined the position. The coalition’s adoption of the ADC was finalized after rejecting other platforms like the Social Democratic Party (SDP) due to internal dynamics.
The official unveiling of the new leadership is set for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Abuja, where further details on the coalition’s strategy and additional appointments, including that of former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi as Interim National Publicity Secretary, will be announced.
This move marks a significant realignment in Nigeria’s political landscape, with the ADC positioned as the new hub for opposition forces aiming to reshape the country’s future.