Opposition Coalition Forms to Challenge Tinubu.
In Abuja on July 2, 2025, prominent opposition leaders including Abubakar Atiku and Peter Obi unveiled the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, aiming to dethrone President Bola Tinubu’s APC in the upcoming 2027 elections . Interim chairman David Mark emphasized its mission: “to stop Nigeria from becoming a one‑party state”.
The ADC brings together ex-presidential contenders, former governors, and lawmakers, signaling revived political momentum reminiscent of the 2015 coalition that ended PDP’s 16-year rule . They argue Tinubu’s administration undermines democratic norms through defections and state-led inducements toward APC.
Critics contend the coalition might fragment the opposition, but analysts assert that a united front is essential to contest the ruling party effectively . With Nigeria grappling with inflation, subsidy removal, and security concerns, opposition leaders see a political opening ahead of 2027.
The formation of ADC highlights urgent fault lines in Nigeria’s political landscape — between entrenched incumbents and a resurgent, unified opposition.
I'm Adedayo Obadina
Talksocialtalks
