A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, attended a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Thursday with leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, signalling a unified effort to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
The high-profile gathering included key opposition figures such as former Senate President David Mark, ex-governors Nasir el-Rufai and Aminu Tambuwal, and former ministers Isa Pantami and Rotimi Amaechi.
Atiku later confirmed his attendance on X, describing the new bloc as a “resistance movement” by the Nigerian people against the “oligarchs who promote poverty and insecurity.”
The ADC meeting focused heavily on strengthening unity and coordinating strategy.
Attendees reached several key resolutions aimed at presenting a united front: all presidential hopefuls within the coalition, including Atiku, Amaechi, and the absent Peter Obi, agreed to support the candidate who emerges from the party primaries.
Furthermore, members were instructed to fully commit to the ADC by resigning from any previous political affiliations, and the group suspended efforts to register a separate proposed party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
The African Democratic Congress has quickly become a significant rallying platform for politicians dissatisfied with the current administration.
ADC leaders framed their mission as a necessary “rescue mission” aimed at confronting Nigeria’s pressing challenges, particularly economic hardship and corruption.
