The Africa Democratic Congress (ADC)’s plan to serve as a united opposition platform for the 2027 general election is faltering, as uncertainty surrounds the formal membership of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
Despite both leaders endorsing the ADC-led coalition, neither has officially registered with the party – a legal requirement to contest under its platform.
Atiku, who recently quit the PDP, is yet to complete his registration in Adamawa state, while Obi, though active in coalition meetings, remains a member of the Labour Party.
Party insiders say the delay has sparked “a crisis of confidence” within the ADC, amid fears that the coalition could collapse without clear commitments from its key figures.
ADC National Chairman, David Mark, has urged both men to “decide whether they are in or out,” warning that the party cannot afford further delays.
Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, said his principal’s registration process is “ongoing”; however, sources close to Obi suggest his hesitation may stem from Atiku’s dominance in the coalition and pressure from loyalists in the Labour Party.
Meanwhile, reports of a new political formation – the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) – allegedly involving Atiku, Nasir el-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, have further deepened uncertainty.
Both men are seen as crucial to the opposition’s plans, with Obi’s massive youth-driven base and Atiku’s northern following expected to bolster the ADC’s reach across the country.
With both Atiku and Obi keeping their options open, ADC’s unity drive faces an early test – and the opposition’s 2027 strategy hangs in the balance.
