Nigeria’s political chessboard is being redrawn as some of the nation’s most prominent political figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former governors Rotimi Amaechi, Nasir El-Rufai, and ex-Senate President David Mark—have unveiled a brand-new political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Under the banner of the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG), the opposition bloc has now officially applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new party called the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
A formal letter dated June 19, 2025, signed by Chief Akin A. Ricketts, the Protem National Chairman of the association, was received and stamped by INEC on June 20, confirming the start of a high-stakes political uprising against both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The application submitted to INEC boldly stated: “We respectfully write requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA, as a political party… sponsored by the Nigerian National Coalition Group.”
According to the coalition, the ADA’s slogan will be ‘Justice for All’, and the party symbol is built around the image of corn (maize), representing agricultural independence and food security.
Documents attached to the submission include the ADA constitution, manifesto, logo, flag, and minutes of founding meetings, all tailored to meet the Electoral Act 2022, Sections 40 and 222 of the Nigerian Constitution, and international democratic norms.
Sources close to the movement revealed that the coalition initially considered taking over an existing political party. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) were top contenders. However, internal litigations, unresolved leadership crises, and entrenched factions made both options unviable.
A committee led by Rotimi Amaechi was set up to assess a viable alternative. The committee’s final recommendation? Create a new party from scratch—clean slate, fresh start.
The ADA submission to INEC outlines in detail how the new party intends to operate, maintain internal democracy, and focus on justice, equality, security, rural development, and political inclusion.
“Our constitution provides the legal framework that defines our identity… regulates our affairs… and guides our actions,” Chief Ricketts wrote.
The ADA national secretariat is already operational, and the coalition says it is prepared to comply with all additional requirements that INEC may request in the coming weeks.
In the related development, A major meeting held at Haggi Suite, Otukpo, in Benue saw the convergence of political veterans and grassroots mobilisers from all nine local governments in Benue South, including Apa, Agatu, Ado, Otukpo, Ohimini, Okpokwu, Oju, Obi, and Ogbadibo.
Leading the charge was former PDP Chairman Chief John Ngbede, who blasted his old party for being “decayed and hijacked by selfish interests.”
“They have imported poverty and division into our communities. It’s time to unite under a new coalition that will restore hope,” Ngbede told attendees.
Other bigwigs attendees included Hon. David Olofu, Prof. David Salifu, Chief Chris Adaba Abah, Alhaji Audu Sule, and Rt. Hon. Samson Okwu, among others.
Former Benue State Commissioner for Finance, Hon. David Olofu, accused both APC and PDP of abandoning rural Nigeria.
“Any government that fails to invest in rural infrastructure fails its people,” Olofu declared.
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