Coalition To Unveil David Mark, Aregbesola, Abdullahi As ADC Executives

The coalition against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 have appointed a former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as its interim Chairman and Secretary, respectively.

Sources revealed that leaders of the opposition coalition unanimously agreed on Mark and Aregbesola for the roles at a meeting held on Tuesday night.

According to The PUNCH, sources further disclosed that a former Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, has been appointed as the interim National Publicity Secretary.

The sources further disclosed that the ADC and its newly constituted leadership will be formally unveiled in Abuja tomorrow.

One of the sources said Aregbesola who earlier rejected the offer changed his mind and accepted it after he was prevailed upon by the stakeholders.

He stated, “We just concluded a meeting tonight (Tuesday). Mark and Aregbesola have been appointed as the ADC Interim National Chairman and National Secretary.

“This will be officially unveiled tomorrow (Wednesday), so we are on track.”

Another source added, “Atiku and other coalition leaders met tonight and resolved to adopt the ADC as their platform after months of consultations.

“For now, the ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, has stepped aside to allow Mark and Aregbesola take over as interim Chairman and Secretary.

“You know Aregbesola rejected it some time ago, but he was prevailed upon by stakeholders, so he has accepted to serve in that capacity. All of this, and more, will be made public tomorrow. Former Minister of Sport, Bolaji will serve as National Publicity Secretary.”

Other appointments include Chief Anayo Arinze as Interim Deputy National Chairman (South), and Alhaji Ibrahim Manzo as Interim Deputy National Chairman (North).

Also confirming the report, a former aide to the ex-Senate President and former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, announced in a tweet via his verified X account that the ADC has been adopted.

He stated, “African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been adopted as the political party for the coalition. The party has elected Sen. David Mark as the Interim National chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the interim National Secretary.”