Atiku and Peter Obi Lead New Alliance Aiming to Prevent Single‑Party Domination.
A newly formed group, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), officially launched this week, bringing together major opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, along with former governors and lawmakers. Their declared aim is to counterbalance the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Interim leadership, including David Mark, stated that the coalition seeks to avoid Nigeria sliding into one‑party dominance by uniting opposition forces. The group vows to uphold democratic principles amid allegations that the APC may be using state instruments to woo defectors from rival parties.
Analysts note the coalition represents a strategic echo of the 2015 alliance that successfully ended 16 years of PDP rule, potentially offering a path to rebuild trust in opposition unity ahead of 2027.
With economic hardship, security threats, and public frustration over governance woes, the coalition presents itself as an alternative to the status quo—and hopes to mobilize voters beyond party lines.
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