A shifting political landscape marks former Senate President David Mark's resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Disclosed in a letter dated June 27, this move sees Mark taking the helm as chairman of a newly formed opposition coalition, signaling major realignments for the 2027 elections, as reported by TheCable.
- Former Senate President David Mark has resigned from the PDP.
- He will now chair the new opposition coalition movement in Nigeria.
- Mark cited the PDP's "deepening divisions" and "persistent leadership crisis" as reasons for his departure.
- He stated his resolve to join the coalition as a collective effort to "rescue our nation".
- The opposition coalition recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform.
- Prominent figures like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi are part of this new coalition.
- This resignation and new role signal a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general election.
Sources: TheCable
