ADC, PDP, LP Reject Unity Talks, Plan Solo 2027 Runs

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), People's Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP) have decided to discontinue unity talks and will independently contest the 2027 presidential elections against President Bola Tinubu. This decision was made during an opposition summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, where factions of the PDP, including one led by David Mark, aligned with Governor Seyi Makinde.

However, it was clarified that the summit did not represent the official stance of the ADC, which is led by Kingsley Ogga and Nafiu Gomb. They emphasized their intention to pursue an independent electoral path and warned against any misrepresentation by individuals or groups claiming to represent the party.

Notably, figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and others were mentioned in the context of the summit, but the ADC faction distanced itself from the outcomes of the meeting. The ADC's leadership reiterated its commitment to field separate candidates in the upcoming elections.