In a significant political development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for their new opposition coalition.

According to authoritative sources, the three political heavyweights reached this agreement during a late-night meeting on Tuesday, which extended into the early hours of Wednesday morning.

An insider who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the development, stating: "They have adopted the African Democratic Party as the coalition party, all of them (Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai) are working together."

The source further revealed that the meeting included all leaders and stakeholders of the coalition, who established committees to finalize arrangements for the eventual public unveiling of the alliance.

"All the leaders and stakeholders of the coalition were there, they set up committees to dot the Is and cross the Ts while preparing the way for the eventual public unveiling of the coalition. But effectively, as we speak, the coalition has been born, the conclusion meeting took place," the source explained.

While no specific date has been announced for the official unveiling ceremony, the insider indicated it would happen "sooner than later, very soon."

This coalition brings together three influential political figures from different backgrounds: Atiku Abubakar, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections; Peter Obi, who ran under the Labour Party banner; and Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State who was previously aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The formation of this coalition represents a potentially significant realignment in Nigeria's political landscape ahead of future electoral contests. Political analysts suggest this move could substantially alter the country's political dynamics as the opposition seeks to present a united front.

More details are expected as the coalition prepares for its formal public unveiling in the coming weeks.