
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other senior figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a high-level strategy meeting in Abuja today, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a unified political front ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Among those in attendance are David Mark, former President of the Senate; Sule Lamido, former Governor of Jigawa; Uche Secondus, ex-PDP National Chairman; Babangida Aliyu, former Governor of Niger; Sam Egwu, ex-Governor of Ebonyi; Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto; and Liyel Imoke, former Governor of Cross River.
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The meeting was said to have focused on shaping the party’s strategy ahead of a broader coalition summit scheduled for Wednesday.Â
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Since the start of 2025, opposition leaders have been engaged in a series of consultations aimed at forging a common political alliance strong enough to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election.
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Key players in the emerging coalition include Atiku Abubakar; Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate; Nasir el-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna; and Rotimi Amaechi, ex-Minister of Transportation. In May, it was reported that opposition parties had agreed to use the ADC as a political platform for the 2027 elections.
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Last month, Sule Lamido declared his willingness to support any initiative designed to unseat President Bola Tinubu, indicating growing momentum among opposition ranks.
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Speculation also emerged over the weekend suggesting that David Mark had been named interim national chairman of the ADC. While not confirmed, the report has fuelled further expectations of a realignment of opposition forces. Ralph Nwosu, the ADC’s founder and national chairman, confirmed the party is undergoing a transition and noted that Mark has the capacity to provide leadership in the evolving landscape.
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The series of engagements and alignment talks signal a renewed attempt by Nigeria’s opposition bloc to overcome internal fragmentation, a key factor that contributed to their defeat in the 2023 general elections.
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