2027: Why Atiku Hasn’t Joined ADC Yet — Insider Reveals

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has not officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite signs pointing to a major opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

A trusted source within the ADC revealed that Atiku’s delay is strategic, not due to internal disagreements or uncertainty.

The source said the former PDP leader is carefully timing his next political move.

“Atiku is in full support of the opposition merger,” the source told reporters. “He is working behind the scenes with leaders like Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to build a stronger platform for 2027.”

According to the insider, Atiku believes his formal membership in the ADC would be more symbolic if announced later possibly at the formal unveiling of the merger or in the heat of the campaign season.

“He wants the timing to be right. His entrance into ADC will send a strong signal. It’s not just about switching parties it’s about uniting the opposition,” the source explained.

The source dismissed claims that Atiku was hesitating due to internal party conflicts.

Instead, he described the relationship between the former Vice President and the ADC leadership as cordial and focused.

Diaspora Digital Media reported that earlier this month, Atiku resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades of association with the party.

His decision followed growing dissatisfaction with the PDP’s internal crisis and its failure to present a united front after the 2023 elections.

Atiku’s exit has added momentum to talks of a united opposition front.

Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other key figures are reportedly involved in alliance discussions aimed at unseating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election.

Observers believe the opposition must act fast to rally around a single platform and avoid the fragmentation that weakened them in 2023.

Meanwhile, the APC has dismissed the merger talks as “desperate,” insisting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has made progress in stabilizing the country and deserves another term.

However, the opposition appears unfazed.

“This is not about personal ambition. It’s about saving Nigeria from further economic decline and insecurity,” the source added.

The political landscape is heating up as Nigerians prepare to vote again in 2027.

All eyes are now on Atiku’s next move and the official unveiling of what may become the most significant opposition coalition in recent Nigerian history.

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