In a stunning political shift, Nigeria's top opposition figures—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El‑Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and others—have formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their united platform, aiming to topple the ruling APC in the 2027 elections.
The move marks a strategic alliance that promises to reshape Nigeria’s electoral landscape.
According to coalition spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi on Channels TV, ADC was chosen because it's "amenable to the kind of reform we had in mind"—a malleable party ready to be molded into a credible opposition vehicle.
Interim ADC chairman David Mark echoed this, saying the coalition is "a concerted effort to rebuild the crumbling pillars of Nigeria’s democracy" and to stop the country from sliding into a one‑party state.
Public and political reactions have been polarized. Critics like Dumebi Kachikwu argue the coalition is dominated by "enemies of Nigeria" who hijacked ADC, alleging procedural improprieties. Meanwhile, APC supporters dismissed the alliance as a “conclave of internally displaced politicians” destined to fail.
This coalition revival echoes the 2015 alliance that ended 16 years of PDP rule—widely regarded as the only viable blueprint to unseat APC amid Nigeria’s economic woes, security crises, and internal dissent.
As the ADC coalition begins its political mobilization, Nigerians are watching closely: will this fresh alignment and focus on youth, women, and democratic values succeed? Or will internal divisions and veteran dominance sabotage its momentum?
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