* L-R: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi.
By Pathfinder Reporter
Thursday May 22, 2025
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The coalition being formed, signaling political realignment by certain politicians to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its official platform.
The coalition, which was formed in March 2025 and headed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has appointed the former Vice Chairman of the former All Progressives Congress, APC (Northwest), Dr. Lukman Salihu Mohammed, to head the secretariat.
Privy to the new development, the ADC’s National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, had explained that he would step down from his position to pave the way for new hands to take charge of the party’s affairs.
Nwosu said: “We will be having our national convention very soon, and I won’t be contesting for Chairman. I’m stepping down for fresh hands to take over. “We have also agreed to make it a lot easier for new members to come in and use our platform to contest elections.
“Before now, you were required to spend at least two years as a member before contesting, but now, as soon as you join, you will begin to enjoy the rights and privileges of membership.” However, a member of the coalition who spoke with Vanguard revealed that the coalition held a high-stakes meeting on Tuesday night to finalize its structure and strategy.
The source said: “Yes, it’s true”, adding that the ADC was unanimously adopted as the coalition’s platform.
“The ADC has been adopted as the coalition’s platform, and the secretariat will be headed by Dr Lukman Salihu Mohammed,” the source disclosed.
This move is seen as a significant blow to the APC, particularly in the Northwest, a region where Dr. Lukman wields considerable political clout and grassroots appeal.
The coalition is expected to issue an official statement soon, though details of its agenda remain undisclosed.
The source hinted at the challenges of managing such a diverse group.
He said: “You know, the coalition is like a polygamous family. You have to learn to manage the egos of politicians, as they tend to have very big egos.”
Meanwhile, Dr Lukman’s involvement in the coalition, despite his previous role in the APC, suggests a broader realignment of political loyalties and a strategic move to weaken the ruling party’s dominance in the North.
Another source, who elaborated on the coalition’s approach to unity, drawing a parallel to a polygamous family, said: “Even if the first child of the first wife is 30 years older, all first children are treated as equals. It’s about treating everyone as co-equals.
The source, however, emphasized the importance of inclusivity in maintaining cohesion within the coalition.
While the coalition’s exact strategy remains under wraps, its adoption of the ADC and the appointment of a high-profile APC defector like Dr. Lukman suggest a well-coordinated effort to mobilize opposition forces.
The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, along with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and other political leaders, have reportedly agreed to be under the umbrella of ADC to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Reacting to the coalition against the president, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, described President Tinubu as the true father of all coalitions, adding that Atiku, Obi, and other coalition leaders are destined to lose the 2027 election.
Basiru described their efforts as awaiting Waterloo.
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