Unless there is a last-minute change, the anti-Tinubu coalition is poised to declare the African Democratic Congress as its chosen platform.
Sunday PUNCH also learned that former Senate President David Mark is expected to serve as the party’s Interim National Chairman.
The decisions were reportedly made by key figures in the anti-Tinubu coalition, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna and Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State.
Three reliable sources confirmed that David Mark has agreed to assume the role of the party’s new leader.
Sources revealed that the coalition is still working on selecting a National Secretary after former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and Senator Ben Obi declined the role.
Insiders added that a consensus on the position is expected soon, with the official unveiling of the ADC planned for later this week.
President Tinubu’s administration has recorded a blend of accomplishments and challenges across multiple sectors.
- Nevertheless, opposition leaders from various political parties have repeatedly condemned the All Progressives Congress-led government, labeling it a failure.
Ironically, the major opposition parties—including the PDP, Labour Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, and Social Democratic Party—are themselves entangled in internal crises.
In response, Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, and other prominent figures announced the formation of a coalition on March 20 in Abuja, aimed at challenging President Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
The move sparked nationwide debate over the prospects of a unified opposition, drawing mixed reactions from political analysts and observers.
Over the past three months, several reports have speculated about the political platform the coalition might adopt.
However, multiple sources told Sunday PUNCH that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) was ruled out due to the strong influence of President Tinubu’s loyalists within its ranks.
Source : Sunday Punch News