The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially formed a coalition with other political parties in preparation for the 2027 general election.
The coalition took place in Abuja, the nation’s capital, with various Nigerian politicians from different political parties in the country.
Among the politicians present at the event are Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and People’s Democratic Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, Former Kaduna State Governor, Mr Rotimi Amechi, former Governor of Rivers State.
Others are, Gabriel Suswan, Benue State former Governor, Datti Baba Ahmed, Senator David Mark, former Nigerian Senate President, Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto State former Governor, among others.
Former Senate President David Mark was nominated as the Interim National Chairman of the party, while Rauf Aregbesola, former Governor of Osun State, was nominated as the National Secretary.
In his remark, the National Chairman stated that the essence of a coalition is not a power struggle, but rather the repositioning of the country’s democracy that would enhance good governance.
According to Senator Mark, the party invites Nigerian politicians willing to join and commit to ADC in preparation for the 2027 general elections, urging members to be dedicated and steadfast in advancing the party’s progress.
“On the operational focus and structure of the New Political Coalition, which unites Nigeria’s opposition groups, political parties, youth organizations, civil society, and various patrons from all regions of our country.
Over time, this coalition of national political groups transcended gaming and political power. Today marks the beginning of what will be your long, difficult, and tedious journey.
“However, it is a journey that we are prepared to undertake to unite our collective belief and make our country, Nigeria, great again, regardless of our tribe, religion, and ethnicity,” he emphasises.
After the event, former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasiru El-Rufai criticised the ruling party for poor leadership, attributing the country’s current situation to their governance.
He further revealed that they have decided to form a coalition with the ADC because the party is currently not facing any internal crises. He noted that he remains a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) until after the upcoming by-election in his state next month.
“We are currently preparing to register a new political party with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prevent any political sabotage that could undermine this coalition in the future.
” This new party will serve as an alternative for us to avoid any form of challenges that have happened in recent times with other political parties in the country”
Our ambition is to reposition the country’s Democratic system, by bringing succor to Nigerians with the current situation of economic hardship bedeviling the citizens, and I believe we will make it happen, El-Rufai added.
African Democratic Congress ADC was originally named “Alliance for Democratic Change”. It was later renamed and registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission.
In 2018, the party was adopted by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s political movement, the Coalition for Nigeria Movement.