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Opposition Titans Unite Under ADC to Challenge Tinubu in 2027

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In a stunning political realignment, Nigeria’s major opposition figures have joined forces under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. The new coalition aims to present a unified front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a major shift in the nation’s political landscape. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar , Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Rotimi Amaechi , Abubakar Malami , Kabiru Gaya , and Rabiu Kwankwaso are among the political heavyweights who have formally declared allegiance to the ADC. In a press conference on Tuesday, the group emphasized that the move is a response to Nigeria’s worsening economy, insecurity, and governance challenges under the APC-led administration. To strengthen their political machinery, the coalition appointed Senator David Mark as Pro Tem National Chairman , while Rauf Aregbesola , former Osun State governor, was named Pro Tem Secretary . Both men are...
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NASS Inauguration: Nigerian Lawmakers Elect New Senate President, Speaker (LIVE UPDATES)

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However, the proceedings could hold simultaneously in both chambers since the House Standing Order now provides that the deputy CNA “shall preside over the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker” in the absence of the CNA.

While all 109 senators-elect will take the oath of office today, only 358 members-elect will do so in the lower chamber. This is because the member-elect for Jalingo federal constituency of Taraba State, Isam’ila Maihanchi, died in April while the Speaker of the 9th House, Femi Gbajabiamila, will be taking up a new appointment as the chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu. This means that INEC will have to conduct a by-election to fill the two seats.

Mr Gbajabiamila had been re-elected on 25 February to represent Surulere 1 Federal constituency of Lagos State for the sixth time until his appointment a few days ago.

The lawmakers were elected during the 25 February National Assembly elections though a few others were returned during subsequent supplementary elections on 15 April.

The election of the four presiding officers is the major attraction in the entire event.

At the last count, there are four aspirants still in the race for senate president; all ranking lawmakers and members of the ruling APC. They are Godswill Akpabio, a former minority leader of the senate, minister and former governor of Akwa Ibom; Abdulaziz Yari, a former member of the House of Representatives and former governor of Zamfara State; Orji Kalu, former chief whip of the ninth senate, former member of Third Republic House of Representatives and former governor of Abia State; and a former member of the House of Representatives and senator-elect for Imo West, Osita Izubaso.

Kano North senator-elect and former Senate Appropriation Committee chairman, Barau Jibrin, and the senator-elect for Niger East, Sani Musa are candidates for the seat of deputy senate president.

There are reports, however, that Messrs Kalu and Izunaso have stepped down for Mr Akpabio while Mr Musa has quit the race to back Mr Jibrin.

In the House, the candidates are Idris Wase, the deputy speaker of the ninth House from Plateau State; a former chairman of Land Transport Committee of the House, Tajudeen Abbas from Kaduna State; former Appropriation Committee chair, Muktar Betara from Borno State and former chairman of committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, also from Plateau State.

Also in the race are former chairman of the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Aminu Jaji from Zamfara State; ex-Water Resource Committee Chairman, Sada Soli from Katsina State, and Miriam Onuoha, the only female aspirant, from Imo State.

Former House Leader Alhassan Doguwa, Makki Yalleman and Abdulraheem Olawuyi, who are all APC lawmakers, have since dropped out of the race to back Mr Abbas, the anointed candidate of Mr Tinubu and the APC leadership. Ditto for Messrs Betara and Gagdi.

There are indications that more aspirants will take that route before the actual voting commences on the floor as a result of the ongoing horse-trading and negotiations.

For the deputy speakership position, those in the race are the former spokesperson of the House, Ben Kalu from Abia State, Francis Waive from Delta and another lawmaker, Musliu Akinremi. But it appears only Mr Kalu, the APC anointed candidate, remains in the race

Nevertheless, whoever emerges at the end of the contest today will be the ninth substantive senate president and the eight substantive speaker in the current Fourth Republic.

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