Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has distanced himself from the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a newly proposed opposition party led by former Senate President David Mark, clarifying that no agreement has been reached on a coalition platform for the 2027 elections. In a statement on Saturday, June 21, Atiku’s media adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, dismissed reports linking him to the ADA.
Atiku, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, acknowledged ongoing coalition talks with Labour Party’s Peter Obi and others, announced on March 20, 2025, but emphasized that discussions remain inconclusive. “No decision has been made on a new party or power-sharing,” Ibe said, refuting claims of a deal for Atiku to serve a single term with Obi as vice president. The ADA, which applied for INEC registration on June 20 with Rotimi Amaechi as New Platform Committee chairman, is seen as a rival to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), another potential coalition platform.
The disavowal follows tensions within the PDP and LP, with both parties facing internal crises. Atiku’s camp urged Nigerians to await formal announcements, warning against speculation. Analysts note that a unified opposition is critical to challenge President Tinubu’s APC, which defeated a fragmented opposition in 2023.