Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a coalition-backed party. This move comes ahead of the 2027 elections, where he is expected to play a key role. On Monday, Atiku announced his decision through his social media handle, posting a photo of himself holding his ADC membership card.

This development follows his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in July, amidst a prolonged internal crisis within the party. Atiku’s association with the ADC has been formalized, a party he had previously endorsed as a platform for opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Babachir Lawal, to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections.

Prior to this, Atiku and other opposition leaders had delayed their formal registration with the ADC. The opposition had unveiled the ADC as a platform ahead of the 2027 general election, with notable figures such as former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman, ex-Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s National Secretary, and former Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi as the National Publicity Secretary.

The ADC aims to provide a unified front for opposition figures to challenge the current administration. With Atiku’s official joining, the party is expected to gain momentum in its preparations for the 2027 elections. As the political landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve, this move is likely to have significant implications for the country’s electoral process.

Atiku’s decision to join the ADC underscores the ongoing realignments within Nigeria’s political sphere. The 2027 elections are expected to be highly contested, with various parties and candidates vying for power. As the election season approaches, the ADC, with its coalition of opposition figures, is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the country’s political future. The formalization of Atiku’s membership with the ADC marks an important step in the party’s preparations for the upcoming elections.