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OPPOSITION COALITION UNVEILS DAVID MARK, RAUF AREGBESOLA AS ADC INTERIM LEADERS

A coalition of opposition parties has appointed former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC has been adopted as the coalition’s platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to sources, the appointments were made at a meeting of the National Opposition Coalition Group held in Abuja on Tuesday night. The sources, who requested anonymity, disclosed that the coalition leaders unanimously agreed on Mark and Aregbesola for the roles. “We just concluded a meeting tonight,” one of the sources said. “Mark and Aregbesola have been appointed as the ADC Interim National Chairman and National Secretary. This will be officially unveiled tomorrow, so we are on track.” Former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi has been appointed as the interim National Publicity Secretary. The ADC’s existing National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, and his National Working Committee have agreed to stand aside temporarily, enabling the interim leadership to steer the platform through its foundational phase. The coalition’s decision to adopt the ADC follows alleged attempts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delay the registration of new political parties, including the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA). Aregbesola, who initially rejected the offer, has since accepted the role of Interim National Secretary after being prevailed upon by stakeholders. He emphasized the importance of values-based politics grounded in ideology, discipline, and public service. The new leadership lineup will be formally unveiled in Abuja today, marking the official launch of the ADC as the coalition’s political vehicle. The coalition aims to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 general elections.

ALL DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE (ADA) POISED TO EMERGE AS PREFERRED COALITION PARTY

The All Democratic Alliance (ADA) is set to emerge as the preferred option for the coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. The ADA is a fusion of the League of Northern Democrats (LND) and Southern Democrats (LSD). According to sources, the decision to adopt ADA was taken this evening in a meeting aimed at fine-tuning its position ahead of the general meeting where the ADC, SDP, and ADA will be presented to the general house on May 30 for a final decision. The ADA is expected to be presented as a strong contender for the coalition’s nod, and insiders believe it has a strong chance of being adopted as the party’s candidate for the 2027 polls. While details of the meeting are still emerging, it is clear that the ADA is gaining momentum as a potential coalition partner. The party’s emergence could have significant implications for the country’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.