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Nigeria: Atiku-Led Opposition Coalition Adopts ADC to Challenge Tinubu, Appoints Interim Leaders
- On Wednesday in Abuja, opposition figures such as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi formally endorsed the African Democratic Congress as their vehicle to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s bid for reelection in the 2027 elections.
- The coalition formed to unseat Tinubu emerges amid delays in registering the All Democratic Alliance and increasing defections to the ruling party.
- The alliance selected David Mark, who previously served as Senate President, to serve as Chairman, with former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola appointed as Secretary, in an effort to bring together various political leaders to oppose Tinubu.
- In the gubernatorial election held on November 16, 2024, ADC secured the third position, and Myson Nejo highlighted the party's commitment to upholding democratic principles and treating all members with dignity and respect.
- This alliance represents a purposeful unification of opposition groups that may significantly alter Nigeria’s political environment and escalate competition for the 2027 presidential election.
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Why I joined coalition to unseat Tinubu
On Wednesday, the National Opposition Coalition Group adopted the African Democratic Congress as its platform for the 2027 general election. The post Why I joined coalition to unseat Tinubu – Peter Obi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
David Mark leading the coalition to Aso Rock - ADC founder
Ralph Nwosu, founder and pioneer Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence that former Senate President, David Mark, is leading the coalition of opposition parties to the Presidential Villa. The coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to dislodge President Bola Tinubu from Aso Rock in 2027. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, it announced Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as its…
David Mark leading us to Aso Rock, says Coalition – Daily Trust
Ralph Nwosu, founder and pioneer Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said former Senate President David Mark is leading the coalition to the Presidential Villa. The coalition, which was established to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, had earlier chosen Mark and ex-Governor Rauf Aregbesola as Chairman and Secretary respectively. Speaking at the YarÁdua Centre in Abuja, where the ADC coalition is being unveiled, Nwosu said,…
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