In a major political development aimed at challenging the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), members of the opposition coalition have officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their unified platform for the 2027 general elections.

The decision was finalized on Monday, July 1, with plans to formally unveil the party today, July 2, at a public ceremony in Abuja. During the event, details of the coalition's interim leadership and party membership will be made public.

As part of the new structure, former Senate President David Mark has been appointed as the coalition’s National Chairman. Former Osun State Governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, was named National Secretary, while former Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, takes on the role of National Publicity Secretary.

Several prominent figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were present at the meeting and used the occasion to encourage broader support for the alliance ahead of the 2027 elections. Notable attendees included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, former Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Ikimi, former Ambassador to China Aminu Wali, and former PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus.

The PDP leaders expressed deep concerns over the state of governance in the country, stating that both the APC and PDP had failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. They emphasized the need for a new political direction and urged Nigerians to rally behind the emerging coalition.

The high-level meeting, which extended into the early hours of the morning, marked a significant milestone in the coalition’s efforts to present a formidable challenge to the APC and redefine Nigeria’s political future in 2027.