JUST IN : 3 APC, 5 PDP Governors, Set To Join ADC
JUST IN : 3 APC, 5 PDP Governors, Set To Join ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), now serving as the platform for Nigeria’s coalition of opposition leaders, is actively working to bring at least five sitting governors into its fold ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Insiders within the party revealed that the ADC plans to take advantage of ongoing crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to attract some of its governors to the coalition. Already, five PDP leaders across five states have resigned from the party to join the ADC.
The development comes after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Senate President David Mark, and other prominent opposition figures officially adopted the ADC as their unified platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. David Mark and former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, have been named Interim National Chairman and Secretary of the party, respectively.
The unveiling event also saw notable figures from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including former National Chairman John Oyegun, ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, resign from the APC to join the ADC. Prominent PDP leaders, including former National Chairman Uche Secondus, ex-Speaker Aminu Tambuwal, and former governors of Jigawa, Cross River, Benue, Imo, Niger, and Ebonyi states—Sule Lamido, Liyel Imoke, Gabriel Suswam, Emeka Ihedioha, Babangida Aliyu, and Sam Egwu—have also aligned with the coalition. Labour Party Senator Ireti Kingibe (FCT) attended the event.
However, the ADC’s emergence as the coalition platform has drawn criticism. PDP Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum warned of consequences for members undermining party unity, while APC National Vice Chairman (South-East) Ijeomah Arodiogbu described the coalition as lacking traction, citing the absence of sitting governors within its ranks. Arodiogbu argued that the coalition was driven by desperation for power rather than genuine concern for the Nigerian people.
Despite these criticisms, insiders within the ADC insist that plans to welcome sitting governors are progressing. A former senator from Katsina State confirmed that five PDP governors have given their commitment to join the coalition, though they await the resolution of internal PDP issues. Additionally, an aide to one of the coalition leaders disclosed that discussions are ongoing with seven governors from both the northern and southern regions of the country, although names and party affiliations were withheld for strategic reasons.
When contacted, immediate past ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu declined to comment on the specific governors planning to defect, stating, “That is a top-secret matter. You can’t hear it from me.”
The ADC and its coalition partners remain focused on consolidating support as they gear up to challenge President Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections.
