Apparently, there’s a new Sheriff in town amidst the beehive of activities that surround the 2027 general election. While men slept, a new political movement, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), has been formed by the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), which consists of prominent political figures ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
This coalition has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the ADA as a new political party.
The opposition group is led by former Senate President David Mark, indicating a significant effort to unite major opposition voices under one platform.
The coalition also includes other influential politicians such as former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, who co-signed the registration request along with Umar Ardo.
The decision to establish the ADA was made following a key meeting held in Abuja on May 6, 2025. This meeting marked a culmination of strategic planning and coordination among coalition members, with outcomes formally documented in a statement dated May 19.
To operationalize the formation of the party, the New Platform Committee (NPC) was formed. The 15-member committee was tasked with applying to INEC for party registration and overseeing the foundational structure of the new political movement.
On June 19, 2025, the NPC approved the establishment of the All Democratic Alliance as a political association. During this session, the committee also endorsed essential party elements such as its logo, slogan, motto, constitution, and manifesto.
Furthermore, interim party leadership was appointed. Chief Akin A. Ricketts was named as the Protem Chairman, while Abdullahi Musa Elayo was appointed Protem National Secretary. These appointments are expected to steer the party through its early stages.
Lastly, the interim leadership has been authorized to secure office space, establish a bank account upon INEC registration, and begin executing party activities in line with both its constitution and Nigeriaโs Electoral Act of 2022.
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