Top opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, gathered at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Wednesday for a media conference of the newly formed opposition coalition.
The high-profile event marks a major step toward uniting opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Other notable attendees include:
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Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna governor
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Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers governor
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Senator Dino Melaye
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Solomon Dalung, former Youth and Sports Minister
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Dele Momodu, publisher and PDP chieftain
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Senators Gabriel Suswam and Ireti Kingibe (Labour Party)
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Emeka Ihedioha, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Reps
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Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (retd.), former Chief of Air Staff
The coalition, which brings together members of the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and others, has adopted the ADC as its platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Former Senate President David Mark, who recently resigned from the PDP, is expected to lead the briefing as the interim national chairman of the ADC. Former Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola has been named interim national secretary.
