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The proposed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections is set to begin the process of registering a new political party, following the rejection of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) by stakeholders.

The development follows reports that prominent opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, may adopt the ADC as a common platform to challenge the incumbent government.

The latest move was confirmed by the League of Northern Democrats (LND), a part of the opposition movement, which declared that neither the ADC nor SDP could serve the strategic needs of the coalition.

“Following an exhaustive internal review, wide consultations and critical evaluation of the strategic pathways available to the National Opposition Coalition Group ahead of the 2027 general elections,” LND Convener Dr Umar Ardo declared on Saturday, “we, select members of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), in furtherance to our 22 May resolutions, hereby issue the following unanimous resolutions.”

According to Ardo, attempts to merge into existing parties are fraught with structural, legal and ideological risks.

“The ADC, SDP and similar existing parties already possess entrenched ward, local government, state and zonal structures whose leadership tenures remain legally binding and often deeply resistant to reform,” he said.

“Fusing into such parties without full and prior harmonisation of interests and control of these structures invites chaos, factionalism, litigation and paralysis.”

Citing examples of past failed alliances, including the collapse of the NNPP fusion with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ardo warned of repeating history if the coalition enters a pre-existing party without full control.

He also dispelled concerns that time was insufficient to establish a new party.

“Contrary to certain fears, the timeframe between now and the 2027 elections is sufficient for a serious and focused coalition to register and build a credible new political party,” Ardo said.

“We assert that the opposition movement we advocate is not just about seizing power. It is about presenting a national rebirth rooted in values, principles and competence,” the group stated.

“A new party, by contrast, provides a clean ideological slate, a fresh institutional architecture and a compelling narrative of rebirth, one that can win the hearts and minds of Nigerians weary of recycled platforms and failed promises. ‘Sabuwar tafiya yakamata a Sabuwar Jam’iya!’”

Based on these conclusions, the LND issued a set of formal recommendations being:

“That the opposition coalition adopts registration of a new party as its first stance;

That the opposition immediately initiates the process of registering a new political party with a unifying name, clear ideology and inclusive leadership charter;

That this new party shall reflect the diversity of Nigeria while being rooted in merit, justice, productivity and patriotism;

That all conversations and moves toward fusing into existing political parties should be taken as a fallback option;

That the LND will commit itself to mobilising other patriotic actors, civil society voices and young Nigerians to rally behind this new formation as the vehicle for national redemption.”

The recommendations were signed by thirteen senior figures within the LND, including Dr Umar Ardo, AVM Monday Morgan (Retd), Senator AbdulRahman Abubakar, Rt. Hon. Aminu Shehu Shagari, Dr Bilkisu Magoro, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (Retd), and others.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/anti-tinubu-coalition-neither-adc-nor-sdp-can-serve-our-purpose-northern-democrats/

let's see

They're not ready yet....why there's always disagreement in which party to use....I don't think they are ready.

Do they needs Tinubu to help them to organize and be a viable opposition?

Clown set of people

You are telling me Atiku want to jump PDP ship again?

Unserious people
They have not told Nigerians what they want to do differently

The coalition cannot take off because the motivation is power. Not what to do with it.

They have not explained to Nigerians what they intend to do and why they couldn't do it when they had their chances.

The coalition seems to be a congregation of political refugees without a plan.

In 2014, the newly formed APC supported the person with the strongest clout to unseat the PDP. Let the coalition ask themselves which of them can defeat APC and where does national sentiment bend?

This poeple

Next election go funny ehn

If they can put in place some principle that will convince Nigeria and also state both from internal law punishment for making promise during elections and failing to fulfilled it...

NewDigitalWorld:
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/anti-tinubu-coalition-neither-adc-nor-sdp-can-serve-our-purpose-northern-democrats/

Form is oit

Nice one

The coalition may look towards 2031 and build it around a robust plan for national development. It also needs to be built around a crop of new faces.

El Rufai had his chance in 2007, but Obasanjo preferred Yar'adua. Atiku had his chances in 2003 and 2023, but he mismanaged both by himself. Babachir Lawal had his chance to build his reputation when he became Buhari's SGF, but he had other plans.

Look at the guys in APC. Tinubu understands how to step away from the scene and allow new faces turn up. Like Fashola. Now there is Gbajabiamila, Muri Okunola, and a few others. He even pushed Osinbajo.

Atiku and co, for the coalition to work, drop your ambitions. Find a strong, sellable candidate and back him. He may not win, but you'd have made a strong statement towards 2031 and compete then.

As for 2027, you are unserious in fighting for victory.

The coalition seems to be a congregation of political refugees without a plan.

Cc: emkz

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Today ADC, yesterday SDP, tomorrow a new party. These people are not stable with their decisions. Is this not the reason I like to call them coalition of confusion?

Them go meet us there, Jagaban is everywhere

Elrufai and Peter Obi are there to scatter any form of headway Atiku wants to make.

INEC should ban /not entertain any party again

MaziObinnaokija:
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Na me.and dem.

What brought them together will tear them apart. A coalition of serial losers, frustrated politicians, and power-hungry desperados can’t stand the test of time. 2027 will be their reality check — defeat and premium gnashing of teeth await them.

we don spread our SPIDER 🕷 to monitor una .

No where to RUN TO

The so-called coalition is nothing more than a union of convenience, desperate actors, disillusioned figures, and serial political underachievers clinging to relevance. History has shown that such alliances collapse under their own contradictions. In 2027, the only certainty is another round of electoral defeat, and the usual premium tears.

Anything to remove empty heads in this government is welcomed by all suffering Nigerians

Correct. I want APC to plant that their machine in the new party let’s see. Finally they’re about to leave PDP for Wike and LP for Abure to enjoy and field their own candidate.

richiemcgold:
Today ADC, yesterday SDP, tomorrow a new party. These people are not stable with their decisions. Is this not the reason I like to call them coalition of confusion?

They’re confusing you people because they don’t want you and your tilumbuuuui to ruin it

MaziObinnaokija:
INEC should ban /not entertain any party again

Ofcourse. That's for sure.

ryloy:
Unserious people
They have not told Nigerians what they want to do differently

Thumb up for this your comment, this is the question I too have been asking.

Less talk more action that's what is expected,not talk talk all the time

All of them go disappear if the party does not win in 2027.

How can Atiku (known for his desperation to become the president) and Peter obi (known for lacking patience to nurture a political party) be the founding fathers of a politician party.

I wish them well though. We need a formidable opposition to help us press APC and Tinubu neck.