In a surprising political twist ahead of the 2027 general elections, three of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures—former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai—have jointly adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official platform for a newly formed opposition coalition.
This groundbreaking development was confirmed by DAILY POST following an exclusive disclosure from a reliable source who attended a late-night strategy meeting on Tuesday.
According to the source, the high-level meeting, which extended into the early hours of Wednesday morning, concluded with the decision to embrace the ADC as the unifying party through which the opposition will now operate.
“They have adopted the African Democratic Congress as the coalition party. All of them—Atiku, Obi, and El-Rufai—are working together under this new coalition,” the insider revealed. “They came to this conclusion at a meeting last night that lasted until morning. You know politicians often meet when the rest of us are asleep.”
The source further disclosed that all major stakeholders of the new coalition were present at the meeting, where various committees were set up to manage the finer details of the alliance.
These committees, according to the source, will be responsible for putting structures in place, drafting operational frameworks, and ensuring the smooth unveiling of the coalition to the public.
While no official date has been fixed for the public announcement of the coalition, the insider confirmed that preparations are already in full swing and the unveiling is expected to happen soon. “There is none for now, but it will be sooner than later, very soon,” the source said.
The alliance of Atiku, Obi, and El-Rufai under a single political umbrella marks an unprecedented moment in Nigeria’s opposition politics.
It brings together seasoned leaders from different political traditions and regions in a rare show of unity, potentially setting the stage for a strong challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election.
As Nigeria’s political landscape begins to shift, all eyes will be on the next moves from this powerful trio and the broader coalition they now represent under the ADC banner.