The group took the decision at a national summit of opposition political parties held on Saturday, 25 April 2026, in the Oyo State capital.

The opposition political parties which participated in the summit included the PDP, ADC, PRP, NNPP, NDC, LP, APP, Accord, APM, AA, DLA, YP, ADP, and ZLP.

Reading the communiqué on behalf of the participating chairmen, the factional National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Taminu Turaki (SAN), declared that the move was an existential necessity to rescue Nigeria from the stranglehold of the APC.

“We shall work towards fielding one presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, which shall be agreed and supported by all participating opposition parties to rescue our nation and her long-suffering masses,” the communiqué stated.

The summit also slammed the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It passed a vote of no confidence on the INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, accusing him of blatant partisanship toward the ruling party.

The declaration warned that Amupitan’s continued stay in office is vexatious and could trigger a national crisis. The summit demanded that Amupitan be replaced by a neutral figure to guarantee a credible process.

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Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo addressed growing speculation that Obi could exit the ADC if he fails to secure the party’s presidential ticket. He cautioned that such a move would raise serious concerns about Obi’s political consistency and long-term commitment.

According to Okonkwo, any aspirant who leaves the ADC after witnessing ongoing coalition-building efforts risks being labeled politically unstable. He argued that repeatedly switching political platforms in pursuit of ambition could damage public perception, describing such politicians as “political wanderers.”

Okonkwo further claimed that abandoning the ADC project at this stage could indirectly strengthen the re-election chances of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He suggested that such an action might be interpreted by observers as working against opposition unity or even being compromised.

The comments come amid ongoing discussions about opposition alliances and the search for a strong platform capable of challenging the ruling party in 2027. While Obi has not confirmed any intention to leave the ADC, the speculation continues to generate reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape.

With opposition unity seen as a critical factor in the upcoming elections, Okonkwo’s remarks highlight the growing tensions and strategic calculations shaping the race toward 2027.

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Was it not David Mark and Abacha that planned the coup that ousted Ernest Shonekan on November 17, 1993?

When David Mark and other disgruntled factional members of the ADC bought a jalopy political party, did they consult foreign governments or diaspora Nigerians? But now that their second-hand vehicle is predictably giving them the usual Tokunbo engine problems, they want to report Nigeria and its institutions to foreign governments.

Reporting the Independent National Electoral Commission to foreign governments, as the factional ADC just announced they plan to do, is a waste of time and effort. The David Mark faction of the African Democratic Congress should understand that Nigeria is a sovereign nation. We are not governed from foreign capitals.

And the Independent National Electoral Commission should not be beholden to a disgruntled former coup plotter. Their only loyalty is to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

David Mark and his fellow power-hungry discontents in the ADC should stop chasing shadows. Go to court and resolve your factional issues. Thankfully, the Court of Appeals has granted your faction an accelerated hearing. Take advantage of it to prove your case.

That their faction of the ADC does not want to do that speaks volumes. Why are they afraid of the court?

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Mustapha, who served in Buhari’s administration, said the former president had already built a formidable and loyal support base long before the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking at the book launch by Garba Shehu, a former aide to Buhari, he noted that Buhari commanded a consistent voter base of nearly 12 million people, mainly from the North, which existed independently of Tinubu’s political structure.

“President Buhari was a political force on his own. His supporters were deeply rooted and consistent even before the APC came into existence,” Mustapha stated, dismissing Tinubu’s repeated claims—made prominently during his 2022 campaign—that he “made Buhari president.”

Interestingly, Boss Mustapha is among the northern political figures reportedly listed as a potential vice presidential candidate by Tinubu before he eventually settled for Kashim Shettima. His growing criticism of the current administration has therefore sparked speculation about deeper fractures within the ruling party.

Buhari’s allies and appointees are said to be aligning with a new opposition front, which has reportedly adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 general elections.

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Yusuf would continue in his duties after May 29th.

Yusuf has undergone several training within the country and abroad, sharpening his skills in both military intelligence and combat.

Yusuf does not only speak English but is also fluent in French, Yoruba, and Hausa which has helped him communicate effectively while on duties in Nigeria and outside the country.

He born on November 22, 1979.

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Barring any last-minute twist, Yusuf is expected to resume official duties on Monday, May 1, 2023.

Reports say Yusuf is not a stranger to the Aso Rock vicinity, having previously served in sensitive roles in the Presidential Villa during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan.

So, it’s less surprising that the president-elect sought the permission of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, to have the senior military officer work with him as he prepares to take over the mantle from President Muhammadu Buhari on May 29.

Yusuf concurrently ran many academic and military courses to become a top military officer in Nigeria.

After completing his Ordinary National Diploma in Computer Science from Offa Polytechnic in the year 2000, Yusuf enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Elect-Elect).

Between 2004 and 2005, he attended Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), in the United Kingdom.

The RMAS is an institution where all officers in the British Army are trained to take on the responsibility of leading their soldiers.

In 2006, he attended the Nigerian Army Intelligence School in Lagos where he was trained in intelligence and security-related subjects in accordance with the Nigerian Army training policies and directives.

Attending the Young Officer’s Course Infantry, NASI, another course in Kaduna in 2007 equipped him with military skills on the use of various types of weapon systems used in infantry units as well as special operations

In 2008, Yusuf completed the Tactical Intelligence Officers and Security Investigations courses to improve his capabilities as a military officer.

Between 2009 and 2018, the multilingual officer, who is fluent in Yoruba, Hausa, English and French, had several military trainings in Mali, Pakistan, China, Israel and the United Kingdom.

The trainings include Military Intelligence Basic Officers Course (Mali); Junior Staff Course (China); Officers Advanced Intelligence Course, SMI, (Pakistan) Advanced Command and Staff Course (Shrivenham UK).

While acquiring military training, Yusuf obtained a master’s degree in Defence Studies from Kings College, London in 2018, and a postgraduate diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the National Open University (NOUN).

Yusuf recently completed another military course designed for Commanding Officers in Jaji, Kaduna, prior to his appointment as the ADC-designate to the president-elect.

Other courses that decorate Yusuf’s CV include Joint Information Course, Darfur, Sudan (2013); Humanitarian Recovery and Development Unit Course, Sudan (2013); Basic Counter Terrorism Training, Kontagora (2013); VIP Protection Leadership Training, Israel (2013); UN Military Observers Course, Egypt (2019); Joint Basic French Course (A1), Alliance Francais, Abuja (2019) and Joint Basic French Course (A2), Paris, France.

Yusuf served as an officer in charge (Technical) for 119 Intelligence Group, Lagos. He was thereafter transferred to HQ 4 Brigade, Benin, where he served as Operations Officer.

He also served as Officer Commanding at State House Military Intelligence Group and in 2015, he was promoted to Officer Commanding, Presidential Body Guard, State House, Abuja.

In 2017, Yusuf served the Nigerian Army as Staff Officer Grade 1 for the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corp (NAIC).

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