Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, recently held a strategic meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja.
The meeting took place at Atiku’s residence on Wednesday, ahead of the unveiling of a new opposition coalition set to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform. The alliance is gearing up to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Atiku posted the video on social media with a suggestive caption
Reports indicate that the opposition coalition, spearheaded by Atiku, officially chose the ADC as its temporary platform after facing delays in registering their preferred party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
To lead this political charge, the coalition has assembled a formidable team of seasoned politicians—including a former Senate President, an ex-governor once aligned with President Tinubu, and a former Minister of Youth and Sports. Their presence signals a serious intention to provide a credible alternative to the APC in 2027.
This coalition brings together prominent political figures from various regions and backgrounds, aiming to reshape the national political narrative. While efforts to register the ADA continue, the ADC will serve as their operational base in the interim.
Coalitions are not new in Nigeria’s political landscape. The APC itself was born from a merger of opposition parties in 2013—a move that ultimately unseated the then-dominant Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
With history as a guide, this newly formed alliance may become a significant force in the political arena. The road to 2027 has taken an intriguing turn, and the race is already heating up.
