2027: Five PDP Governors Poised to Join ADC as Northern APC Allies Fuel Opposition Coalition

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is steadily rising as a formidable political force ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as reports indicate that five sitting governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are preparing to defect to the party.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) confirms that the revelations emerged following a report published on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, outlining high-level defections and growing covert support for the ADC from unexpected quarters, including within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to credible sources, the unnamed PDP governors have reached a secret consensus to join the ADC after a series of closed-door strategy meetings held over recent weeks.

Political insiders say these governors are only waiting for a favourable political window to make their exit official.

The development comes just one week after opposition leaders formally adopted the ADC as the official platform for a united front aimed at unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

The coalition was announced on July 2, 2025, and has since triggered a surge in ADC membership nationwide.

DDM gathered that discontent within the APC, especially in the northern region, is further boosting the opposition’s momentum.

Several northern APC governors are reportedly offering behind-the-scenes support to the ADC-led coalition, frustrated by perceived failures of the current administration.

These northern allies, though not ready to openly defect, are said to be mobilizing political structures and grassroots influence to help shift support toward the emerging coalition.

The quiet alignment of these APC governors with the opposition is widely seen as a signal of a brewing political realignment, one that could dramatically reshape the 2027 electoral map.

Analysts say the covert moves reveal a deeper dissatisfaction within the ruling party than previously acknowledged.

A political commentator told DDM, “We are witnessing a rare moment in Nigerian politics.

Sitting governors from both major parties are gravitating toward an alternative vision.

The ADC seems to represent that vision.”

With voter frustration growing due to economic challenges, insecurity, and what many describe as leadership fatigue in both the APC and PDP, the ADC’s positioning as a grassroots-driven alternative is resonating with many Nigerians.

Observers believe the potential defection of sitting governors could give the ADC the structural depth and credibility needed to mount a serious nationwide campaign.

The coalition has already begun negotiations with civil society organizations, youth movements, and disaffected blocs across the six geopolitical zones.

As the countdown to 2027 intensifies, the political chessboard is shifting fast, with new alliances emerging and old ones crumbling. For now, the ADC appears to be at the centre of Nigeria’s evolving political realignment.

DDM will continue to track developments as they unfold.

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