A growing number of Nigeria’s top political players have aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement, led by David Mark, is drawing cross-party support as reported by TheCable and Channels TV.
- David Mark – Former Senate President, now interim leader of the ADC coalition
- Ralph Nwosu – Outgoing ADC chairman, resigned for unity and reform
- Peter Obi – 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate
- Atiku Abubakar – Former Vice President and PDP leader
- Nasir el-Rufai – Former Kaduna governor
- Rotimi Amaechi – Former minister and ex-governor of Rivers
- Aminu Tambuwal – Former Sokoto governor and PDP stalwart
- Rauf Aregbesola – Ex-Osun governor, serving as interim ADC chair
- Dino Melaye – Former senator, PDP
- Solomon Dalung – Ex-Minister of Youth and Sports
- Gabriel Suswam – Former governor and senator
- Ireti Kingibe – Serving Labour Party senator
- Dele Momodu – Media personality and PDP chieftain
- Akeem Baba-Ahmed – Northern Elders Forum spokesperson
- Uche Secondus – Former PDP National Chairman
- Eyinnanya Abaribe – Senator and opposition voice
- Victor Umeh – Labour Party figure and vocal political strategist
- Bolaji Abdullahi – Former APC spokesperson, joined the reform movement
- Liyel Imoke – Former Cross River governor
- Lauretta Onochie – Former aide to President Buhari, now with ADC
Gathering the Unfinished: While it remains to be seen whether this coalition can survive the pressures of ambition, ideology, and history, its symbolism is undeniable. In a fragmented democracy, this gathering signals not just electoral calculation, but a deeper yearning to rewrite the national script — together, or not at all.
Sources: TheCable, Channels TV, Daily Trust, Premium Times
