***New party seeks to reshape Nigeria’s political future ahead of 2027 elections
In one of the most significant political realignments since 2015, prominent figures from Nigeria’s two major political parties — the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — have joined forces to form a new political platform: the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
Spearheading the move are former Senate President Senator David Mark, who chairs the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), and former Minister of Transport Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, a high-ranking APC stalwart.
Their effort reflected growing discontent with the current state of opposition politics and a desire to offer Nigerians a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Following months of strategic consultations, the NOCG convened on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Abuja and formally approved the formation of ADA. A 15-member New Platform Committee ratified key resolutions, including the party’s name, constitution, manifesto, logo, and an interim leadership structure.
Chief Akin A. Ricketts was named Protem National Chairman, with Abdullahi Musa Elayo appointed as Protem National Secretary.
The committee also mandated the interim leadership to secure a party secretariat, initiate registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and prepare ADA for full political operations under the Electoral Act of 2022.
Sources close to the development say the breakaway stems from frustrations over the PDP’s internal wrangling, leadership paralysis, and a lack of coherent strategy to challenge the APC-led government. ADA, they claim, aims to fill that void with a focus on inclusive governance, national unity, and democratic accountability.
The involvement of influential figures like Mark and Amaechi has sparked widespread interest, with political observers predicting that the new party may attract more defections from both the PDP and minor opposition parties.
As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 elections, the emergence of ADA may prove to be a turning point — offering a fresh platform for opposition unity and potentially altering the nation’s political trajectory.
All eyes are now on INEC and the ADA leadership as they navigate the path toward official registration and nationwide mobilization.
