Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Monday hosted a delegation of prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) stakeholders from Adamawa State at his residence in Abuja, signaling potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The high-profile meeting, which comes amid reports of plans to form a strong anti-Tinubu coalition, included key ADC figures from Adamawa State including the State Chairman, Hon. Adamu Shehu Yuhanna; the party's 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Alh. Usman Muhd Shuwa; and the Legal Adviser to the State Chapter, Hassan Ahmadu Har.
According to information shared by Atiku Abubakar's media team, discussions during the meeting centered on the evolving political landscape, strategies for enhancing democratic governance, and shared aspirations for the progress of both Adamawa State and Nigeria as a whole.
Political analysts view this meeting as significant, particularly as the ADC has reportedly been mobilizing teams in various states, with special focus on Gombe and Adamawa. These efforts appear to be part of a broader strategy to build a formidable opposition against the Bola Tinubu-led federal government ahead of the 2027 elections.
The timing of this meeting is particularly noteworthy as it comes at a period when opposition parties are beginning to reposition themselves following the 2023 general elections. Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, has maintained an active presence in national politics despite his electoral defeat.
While neither Atiku nor the ADC delegation has made official statements about forming a new political platform, the meeting has fueled speculation about potential cross-party collaborations aimed at presenting a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress in the next electoral cycle.
The ADC, though not currently among Nigeria's largest political parties, has been working to expand its influence, particularly in the northern region where Adamawa, Atiku's home state, is located.
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