Headline: Atiku, Obi lead new coalition to challenge Tinubu in 2027 presidential race
Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar and ex-punch presidential candidate Peter Obi have formed the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), a strategic coalition to contest President Tinubu’s ruling party in the 2027 general election . Interim chairman and former Senate president David Mark highlighted the alliance’s objective: preventing the consolidation of one-party rule in Nigeria .
Key figures from across regional and political divides, such as ex-governors and lawmakers from various parties, have joined the coalition. This unity draws parallels to the 2015 alliance that ended PDP’s 16-year dominance . With Nigeria facing inflation, subsidy reforms, currency fluctuation, and worsening insecurity, the ADC hopes a united front will resonate with voters seeking change .
Analysts stress that Nigeria’s political future hinges on opposition cohesion. Cheta Nwanze from SBM Intelligence warned, “Only a united opposition bloc stands a chance of unseating Tinubu in 2027” . The ADC’s early formation signals rising stakes in Nigeria’s next electoral cycle.
Provincial defections from Tinubu’s APC and growing public disillusionment with current governance trends suggest the ADC may attract momentum. The question remains whether they can convert early alliances into widespread grassroots support.
Adedayo Obadina
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