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Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces
- Yesterday, opposition figures Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar officially announced their decision to contest the 2027 Nigerian General Elections under the banner of the African Democratic Congress .
- Their decision follows deep reflection on Nigeria's challenges and the need to unite opposition forces after divided votes in the 2023 elections.
- The coalition appointed Distinguished Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, committing to competent and compassionate leadership.
- Peter Obi stated, "No single group can transform Nigeria alone" and emphasized that "building bridges is essential to dismantling poverty and insecurity."
- The coalition aims to challenge President Bola Tinubu's administration and seeks unity to secure Nigeria's future leadership by the 2027 elections.
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Peter Obi explains why he's part of opposition coalition against Tinubu
Peter Obi says a new Nigeria is possible, and that the opposition coalition can bring about the necessary change. The post Peter Obi explains why he’s part of opposition coalition against Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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ADC: Major Shake-Up In Nigerian Politics As Top Figures Unite
In a seismic shift for Nigerian politics, former presidential rivals Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party have joined forces under the African Democratic Congress, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. This development matters because it is a historic coalition that marks Nigeria’s most significant political realignment since 1999. The merger unites two opposition…
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