The emerging opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu has refuted claims that it has adopted the African Democratic Congress as its political platform for the 2027 general elections.
The coalition, spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alongside other opposition leaders and disaffected members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, also dismissed reports of appointing former APC Northwest Vice Chairman Salihu Lukman as its Head of Secretariat.
Lukman, who currently serves as the coalition’s interim spokesperson, clarified the situation in a statement released Thursday in Abuja.
“The public should disregard the story, as it is completely false. No such decision has been taken,” Lukman stated. “Also false is the report that the coalition has adopted the ADC at its meeting of Tuesday, May 20, 2025.”
He emphasized that discussions among coalition leaders remain ongoing and productive, with final decisions regarding their 2027 political vehicle yet to be finalized.
“Unfortunately, there appear to be some mischief makers promoting and planting stories in the media with the clear aim of sowing seeds of discord among coalition leaders,” Lukman added. “The public and the media should please disregard all these mischievous stories.”
The spokesperson assured that the coalition would make an official announcement once negotiations conclude, stating: “Once negotiations are concluded, a formal announcement will be made by the leaders of the coalition.”
