Atiku, Obi Dismiss United Opposition Against Tinubu

On August 30, 2026, major political parties in Nigeria, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), indicated a lack of unity in opposing President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, stated in a BBC interview that discussions are ongoing among parties, but Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC's National Publicity Secretary, clarified that the ADC does not require a coalition to win, emphasizing their focus on cooperation rather than producing a joint candidate.

Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, mentioned that any coalition must prioritize good governance and the qualifications of candidates involved. The OK Movement, supporting Obi and Dr. Kwankwaso, reaffirmed their independence from external political organizations while remaining open to collaboration.

Internal sources from both ADC and NDC expressed skepticism about the timing and relevance of the coalition discussions, highlighting the established candidacies and the challenges of merging interests at this stage.