“ADC has become Nigeria’s most dominant party”, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently asserted, positioning it as the leading opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the African Democratic Congress now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Nigeria’s political heavyweights
At a high-profile coalition unveiling in Abuja on July 2, 2025, Atiku along with Peter Obi, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, David Mark and others, adopted the ADC as their official platform.
The veteran politicians and party structure takeover were portrayed as a unified front against President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC)
Atiku highlighted the shift of major opposition figures from the PDP and APC into ADC ranks, signaling a new era in Nigerian politics. This includes notable names such as Peter Obi, Nasir El‑Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi.
The consolidation has elevated ADC’s profile in states like Adamawa, Lagos, Imo, and Delta—all critical in the 2027 race
Political analysts say ADC’s rise reflects growing disillusionment with both APC and PDP.
Its support now spans urban youth, middle-class voters, and former PDP strongholds. For Atiku and his allies, ADC represents not just opposition, but the hope for institutional change and inclusive governance
Although the ADC still lacks APC’s entrenched grassroots structure, the infusion of high-profile figures is reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
Internal tensions over zoning and candidate selection, particularly between Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi, present fresh challenges as the coalition seeks unity
