The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is rapidly becoming the focal point of a broad opposition coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC in the 2027 general elections. Interim Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, speaking in Akure, Ondo State, declared that with unity, the coalition’s combined political strength can overcome the incumbent administration.
Aregbesola highlighted the support of key figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, describing the ADC as a “coalition movement platform” with the explicit goal of challenging Tinubu’s presidency.
He appealed to party members to set aside personal ambitions: “Let us work together, let us put personal interests aside and let’s get united… If we unite, we won’t be defeated in the elections.”
The coalition’s inclusiveness was further demonstrated by the participation of the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s Ondo governorship candidate, Gbenga Edema, who countered APC’s propaganda tactics and confirmed the coalition’s focus on dislodging the ruling party.
Akin Akinbobola, former political aide, painted a bleak picture of Nigeria’s current socio-economic challenges and called for a united front to rescue the country.
In Abuja, the ADC interim leadership convened a meeting with 37 state chairmen to dispel rumors of exclusion and reaffirm their partnership in coalition-building. Interim National Spokesman Malam Bolaji Abdullahi emphasized the legality and transparency of the process.
Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi criticized the culture of political defections and urged coalition members to adopt an ideological framework focused on governance reform.
Despite these developments, the Presidency remains unshaken. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga dismissed the coalition’s chances, asserting that Tinubu’s record and political strategy make him unbeatable in 2027.