The Digest:
The hope of a united opposition front to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has suffered a major blow following the collapse of the coalition formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The alliance, which included Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, fell apart after weeks of deadlock over the party's presidential ticket. While Atiku's camp lobbied for the ticket, Obi insisted it remained the turn of the South. The fallout has triggered realignment, with Obi and Kwankwaso formally joining the Nigeria Democratic Congress
Key Points:
- A divided opposition clears the path for Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027.
- Atiku and Obi will likely run on separate platforms, splitting opposition votes.
- The ADC leadership crisis, including Supreme Court litigation, destabilised the coalition.
- Obi and Kwankwaso have already moved to NDC, while others may follow.
- An ADC chieftain claims the Tinubu government deliberately orchestrated the split.
Watch whether more opposition leaders defect from ADC and how Atiku responds to the collapse of the coalition.
Sources: Daily Post, Daily Trust
