(In Nigeria) ADC’s New Coalition with APC, PDP, and Labour Party Heavyweights Sparks Hope and Skepticism Ahead of 2027 Elections

 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as a focal point of intense political discussion in Nigeria, drawing major figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party, and other platforms into a new coalition unveiled on July 2, 2025, at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. 

As the 2027 general elections approach, the ADC is being positioned as a potential alternative to the country’s dominant parties, igniting a mix of excitement, debate, and suspicion among Nigerians.The coalition, backed by prominent names like former Senate President David Mark, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, has fueled online conversations, with citizens divided over whether it represents genuine change or merely a repackaging of familiar political players. 

Social media platforms, particularly X, are buzzing with reactions, as some Nigerians express hope for a unified opposition to challenge the APC’s grip on power, while others dismiss it as “recycled politics in new colours.” The coalition’s profile rose further after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai hinted at the ADC as a “backup party” amid concerns of internal sabotage within the APC.Political analysts are split, with some viewing the ADC’s alliance as a game-changer that could disrupt Nigeria’s entrenched political order, while others warn it may perpetuate the same power dynamics under fresh branding. As the coalition gains momentum, Nigerians are closely monitoring whether it can deliver on promises of reform or simply reshuffle the status quo with new faces.

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