A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the decision by some opposition politicians to adopt the party as the new platform for their coalition plans ahead of the 2027 elections.
The development followed a meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, where several prominent political figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and former governors Sule Lamido, Uche Secondus, Babangida Aliyu, Sam Egwu, Aminu Tambuwal, and Liyel Imoke—declared ADC as their chosen coalition platform.
They also announced David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim national chairman and secretary of the coalition, while Bolaji Abdullahi was named spokesperson.
But in a swift reaction, a faction of the ADC, led by its national publicity secretary Musa Isa Matara, distanced itself from the coalition plan.
The group said the move was not discussed with the party’s key stakeholders, including state executives, youth and women leaders, and ward coordinators.
Matara insisted that the ADC was not created to serve as a vehicle for elite interests, warning that some individuals were attempting to sell out the party without proper consultation.
He pointed out that the national executive committee and national convention did not approve the appointments announced at the Abuja meeting, and therefore, they are not recognized by the faction.
The faction also claimed that the party has unresolved internal legal issues stemming from the 2023 elections, which are still pending in court.
According to them, any coalition attempt that ignores these realities is not only improper but also dangerous for the future of the party.
The group further said they are not against forming a coalition with other political parties, but such an arrangement must be open, inclusive, and backed by due process.
