2027: ADC Faction Rejects G-100 Alliance, Warns Atiku Against Claiming Party’s Ticket

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has rejected any alliance, merger or coalition with the G-100 Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, while warning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against presenting himself as the party’s presidential candidate.

The faction accused Atiku and some members of the G-100 Coalition of allegedly attempting to pressure its leadership into an alliance against its wishes.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Gombe maintained that the faction would contest the 2027 elections independently, relying on its political ideology, organisational structure and nationwide presence.

He insisted that the party would not accept any arrangement capable of undermining the interests of its members or compromising its independence.

“The African Democratic Congress is NOT, and will NOT be, in any alliance, merger, or coalition with any political party ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gombe said.

The factional chairman also warned Atiku to stop presenting himself as the ADC’s presidential candidate or speaking on behalf of the party.

He said any further attempt to associate the party with Atiku’s political activities without authorisation could attract legal and political consequences.

Gombe further accused the former vice president of attempting to use the party’s platform to pursue his personal political ambitions, urging ADC members and the public to disregard claims linking the faction to Atiku or the G-100 Coalition.

He maintained that the faction remained committed to participating in the 2027 elections without entering into an alliance with another political party.

The development comes amid ongoing efforts by opposition figures to explore cooperation ahead of the 2027 general elections, including discussions facilitated by the G-100 initiative.

However, the ADC’s leadership has been embroiled in an internal dispute, with Gombe’s faction challenging the leadership associated with former Senate President David Mark.

While Gombe’s faction insists that it will contest the elections independently, the ADC leadership recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission has indicated that discussions facilitated by the G-100 focus on electoral cooperation rather than necessarily producing a single presidential candidate.

The disagreement highlights the divisions within the opposition over political alliances, party leadership and the strategy for challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress in 2027.