The opposition coalition platform, African Democratic Congress (ADC), is looking to enlarge its coast ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria
The coalition platform says it wants to democratically sack President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and is doing everything within its powers to achieve that
Now, a report seen by Legit on Sunday, August 3, “credible sources” suggest several serving governors and senior lawmakers are considering joining the ADC.
The ADC is reportedly targeting five governors, including two from the southeast.
If these defections happen, the party’s national profile will rise sharply.
Legit recalls that in a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, the Atiku Abubakar-led opposition coalition has formally adopted the ADC as its platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
To lead this new phase, the coalition appointed seasoned political figures as interim leaders: former Senate President David Mark as national chairman, ex-Osun state governor and former Tinubu ally Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary, and one-time minister of youth and sports Bolaji Abdullahi as its official spokesperson.
To lead this new phase, the coalition appointed seasoned political figures as interim leaders: former Senate President David Mark as national chairman, ex-Osun state governor and former Tinubu ally Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary, and one-time minister of youth and sports Bolaji Abdullahi as its official spokesperson.
Notable Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains, including ex-national chairman of the party, Uche Secondus; former speaker of the house of representatives, Aminu Tambuwal; and erstwhile governors of Jigawa, Cross River, Benue, Imo, Niger, and Ebonyi states—Sule Lamido, Liyel Imoke, Gabriel Suswam, Emeka Ihedioha, Babangida Aliyu, and Sam Egwu, respectively —have also aligned with the coalition.
-Source: Legit
