In a dramatic turn of events, several high-profile coalition figures—including former Senate President David Mark and ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola—were unveiled by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja as the interim leadership ahead of a proposed 2027 election tilt . This political move saw the outgoing ADC leadership, helmed by Ralph Nwosu, stepping aside to make way for these veterans, with former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi taking on the role of interim publicity secretary .Despite the fanfare, reactions among younger politicians and within the party have been far from enthusiastic.
Critics like Dumebi Kachikwu—who ran under the ADC banner in 2023—and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo lambasted the move as a “dramedy,” blaming it as a recycling of past leadership with nothing fresh to offer . Kachikwu has pledged to legally challenge the purportedly illegitimate leadership reshuffle, calling for INEC to clarify the true chairmanship and even threatening court action to reverse the takeover .
Minister Keyamo warned that this coalition may inadvertently consolidate the ruling APC’s hold on power, weakening major opposition forces like the PDP and Labour Party . Similarly, former Minister Solomon Dalung supported the coalition, stating the change followed due process and reflected months of negotiation .The scenario bears resemblance to a similar ADC coalition orchestrated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2018, which fizzled out within months, providing a cautionary blueprint for today’s alliance .
As of July 4, 2025, the opposition coalition’s strategy faces intense scrutiny—not only legally but also from within—raising questions about whether this is truly a reinvigorated political force or just “old wine in old cup” repackaged for another bid at power.
