Opposition Coalition to Unveil ADC as Platform for 2027 Elections July 2

By Emmanuel Kwada

A coalition of opposition parties is set to formally adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

The coalition, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, have agreed to join the ADC after talks with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) collapsed

The adoption is slated for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, amid concerns that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may not expedite the party’s registration process to meet electoral deadlines.

According to reports, key figures in the coalition, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, have agreed to join the ADC after talks with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) collapsed.

Former Senate President David Mark is expected to be endorsed as the interim national chairman of the party, succeeding founder Okey Ralph Nwosu.

The coalition had formally unveiled its intention to merge under a single platform on March 20, 2025. However, the process hit a snag when some members questioned the registration status of the new party. By June, the coalition had approached INEC to register the ADA as a new political entity.

INEC had previously emphasized the need for strict compliance with constitutional and regulatory requirements for party registration, warning that no amount of public pressure or blackmail would override these requirements.

The adoption of ADC as the coalition’s platform is seen as a significant development in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. With key political figures on board, the party is expected to pose a strong challenge to President Tinubu’s re-election bid.