INEC Blocks ADA! Political Coalition Sh*cks Nation, Backs ADC Instead

The coalition of opposition forces has finalized plans to formally adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027. This decision comes in response to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delaying the registration of the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Following stalled negotiations with the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the ADC has emerged as the preferred alternative, gaining momentum as the new rallying point for the coalition.

The coalition, which was officially unveiled on March 20, includes prominent political figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Speaking with Daily Trust on Monday, Dr. Umar Ardo, one of the coalition’s leaders, confirmed that while most members have agreed to align with the ADC, efforts to register the ADA will continue.

“Most of the leaders have endorsed the ADC and will make a formal announcement on Wednesday. However, we’ve also resolved to pursue both strategies concurrently,” Ardo stated.

He emphasized that the coalition remains optimistic that INEC will eventually approve ADA’s registration, adding that all legal and procedural requirements are being diligently followed.

According to Ardo, the dual-track approach—adopting an existing party while pushing for a new one—is not contradictory but complementary.

“Registering a new party, like adopting an existing one, requires grassroots mobilisation and recruitment. Both strategies aim toward the same goal,” he explained.

Ardo also noted two key motivations behind seeking ADA’s registration: concerns about “external manipulation” and the influence of entrenched interests within existing parties.

“Many fear INEC interference under government pressure. But integrating into an established party can leave us more vulnerable to manipulation due to pre-existing power structures,” he warned.