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In a major political shakeup ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have jointly submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party — the All-Democratic Alliance (ADA).
The move, confirmed by high-level sources within the political circle and INEC insiders, has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s political landscape, signaling possible defections and a realignment of power blocs from both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The proposed party, ADA, is said to position itself as a “third force” with a focus on national unity, institutional reforms, youth inclusion, and economic revival. Observers are calling it one of the most significant developments since the 2015 merger that birthed the APC.

