ADC Coalition Leaders Converge for Strategic Abuja Meeting
Top political figures from the African Democratic Congress coalition gathered in Nigeria's capital city for a significant closed-door strategy session that signals renewed momentum within the opposition alliance.
High-Profile Attendance and Key Discussions
The meeting took place on Wednesday, November 26, at the party's newly unveiled national headquarters in Wuse, Abuja. National Chairman Senator David Mark led the high-level gathering that brought together some of the most influential political actors in the opposition bloc.
Among the prominent attendees were former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, former Kaduna governor Mallam Nasir El Rufai, and former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi. The session also included former ADC National Chairman Dr Ralph Nwosu and the party's National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to party insiders who spoke with Daily Trust, the discussions primarily focused on two critical national issues: the deteriorating security situation across Nigeria and the coalition's strategic roadmap for the 2027 general elections.
Political Realignment and Coalition Building
The Abuja meeting represents the latest in a series of intermittent consultations among stakeholders since the coalition was announced earlier this year. This gathering of partners from the wider opposition alliance aims to present a stronger counterweight to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The timing of this strategic session is particularly significant as it follows recent political developments that have stirred debate across Nigeria's political landscape. Most notably, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently collected his registration card as an ADC member, a move that has generated substantial political interest and added weight to speculations about broader opposition realignment ahead of the next polls.
This political momentum was further amplified by the recent defection of Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, from the All Progressives Congress to the African Democratic Congress. In his resignation announcement, Malami cited Nigeria's security challenges and alleged that the current federal government prioritizes politics over governance.
The ADC coalition continues to position itself as a viable alternative political force, with these high-level strategy sessions demonstrating the opposition's determination to address national concerns and consolidate their platform ahead of the crucial 2027 elections.
