The African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition has vowed to put Nigerians first in all its decisions, as it gears up to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, reaffirmed his support for the adoption of the ADC as the coalition platform, citing a commitment to provide competent and compassionate leadership for Nigeria.
According to Obi, the coalition’s decision to unite under the ADC was not taken lightly, but came after deep reflection on Nigeria’s current state and the urgent need for a new direction. The coalition members formally adopted the ADC for the 2027 Nigeria General Elections, with Senator David Mark serving as the National Chairman and H.E. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the National Secretary.
Key Figures Unite Behind ADC Coalition
The ADC coalition brings together influential voices from across various political parties, including:-
– Atiku Abubakar: Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate
– Peter Obi: Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023
– Nasir El-Rufai: Former Kaduna State governor
– Rotimi Amaechi: Former Rivers State governor
– David Mark: Former Senate President, now interim National Chairman of the ADC
– Rauf Aregbesola: Ex-Osun State Governor, now interim National Secretary of the ADC
Coalition’s Vision and Goals
The ADC coalition aims to provide a competent, capable, and compassionate leadership that will prioritize the nation’s future by putting the welfare of Nigerians first. Obi emphasized the importance of collaboration among opposition forces, stating that “no one group can change Nigeria alone.” The coalition seeks to dismantle the structures that keep Nigerians in poverty and insecurity by building bridges, not walls, even when those bridges are uneasy.
Implications for 2027 Elections
The ADC coalition’s formation signals a significant challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. With prominent politicians from various parties coming together, the coalition may pose a formidable opposition force. Former Senate President David Mark highlighted the coalition’s goal to prevent a one-party state, underscoring the seriousness of the merger.
