Full List: Atiku, David Mark, Lamido, Tambuwal, Others Leave PDP for ADC to Challenge Tinubu in 2027 Nigerian Election

Atiku ADC 2027, David Mark, Lamido, Tambuwal, and Others Join ADC to Challenge Tinubu in 2027 –

StartSmart Nigeria reports that in a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have reportedly left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join a formidable opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Atiku ADC 2027

A powerful group of high-profile politicians has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to form a formidable coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, according to StartSmart Nigeria. Leading this movement are former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and ex-Governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Liyel Imoke (Cross River), and Sam Egwu (Ebonyi), among others. Atiku ADC 2027

Why They Abandoned PDP During a strategic meeting in Abuja, the defectors expressed deep dissatisfaction with the PDP, describing it as a weakened platform incapable of providing robust opposition. They also lambast the APC government under President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of plunging Nigeria into economic hardship, insecurity, and governance failures. Atiku ADC 2027

“The PDP has lost its vibrancy and can no longer serve as a credible opposition,” the group’s communique stated, as reported by StartSmart Nigeria. The coalition criticized the APC for poor leadership, citing widespread challenges across the nation as evidence of its failures.

New Leadership Structure To steer the coalition, David Mark was appointed interim national chairman of the ADC, with exOsun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola named interim secretary. The group chose the ADC for its established nationwide presence and legal recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), avoiding the complexities of registering a new party. Key Politicians Who Joined ADC

• Atiku Abubakar
• David Mark
• Sule Lamido
• Aminu Tambuwal
• Babangida Aliyu
• Liyel Imoke
• Sam Egwu
• Uche Secondus
• Gabriel Suswam
• Josephine Anenih
• Inna Ciroma

StartSmart Nigeria reports that more prominent figures are expected to join the ADC-led coalition in the coming weeks. What Lies Ahead? This major political realignment signals a significant shift as Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections. The coalition’s formation under the ADC highlights a strategic effort to unify opposition forces against the APC. However, the durability and success of this alliance remain uncertain as the political landscape evolves. Atiku ADC 2027

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