Atiku intensifies talks with opposition leaders amid coalition moves
As political alliances take shape for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar has ramped up consultations with key opposition figures. He recently met with David Mark and Rabiu Kwankwaso in Abuja, signaling efforts to strengthen the opposition coalition around the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwaso’s defection to the ADC is seen as a major boost for the party. Internal leadership disputes within the ADC, however, threaten to undermine these coalition efforts.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar held separate meetings with David Mark and Rabiu Kwankwaso in Abuja to discuss strengthening the ADC and Nigeria’s democracy.
- Kwankwaso recently defected from the NNPP to the ADC, enhancing the opposition’s prospects.
- The ADC is being positioned as a unifying platform for opposition heavyweights, including former ministers and ex-governors.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission removed the ADC’s National Working Committee, led by David Mark, from its portal due to a leadership dispute.
- Rival factions within the ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe and David Mark, are contesting control, creating uncertainty for the coalition’s future.
