ADC Faction Meets PDP Leaders in Abuja for Coalition Talks

On Wednesday, a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark convened a closed-door meeting with leaders from the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. This meeting has intensified speculation regarding a possible coalition between the two parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Key figures in attendance included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The specific agenda of the meeting remains undisclosed.

The ADC, currently facing legitimacy issues in a federal high court, has formally submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the resignation of its chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, citing allegations of partisan conduct and gross misconduct. The ADC claims that recent administrative bottlenecks, including the refusal to accept party correspondence, are stifling opposition presence.

This meeting occurs during a period of internal friction within the PDP and amidst a fragmented political landscape as both parties navigate their strategies for the upcoming elections.