Adeyanju Hails Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai’s Coalition

Rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has applauded the coming together of key opposition figures under a new coalition that formally merged with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday night, describing it as a “long overdue but commendable step toward rescuing Nigeria’s democracy”. The development, which has sparked reactions across the political landscape, has seen influential leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, align with the coalition, which is seen as a potential game-changer ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the development on Wednesday in Abuja, Adeyanju expressed optimism that the coalition would offer Nigerians a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), whose tenure he described as “disastrous”. “I’m proud of the opposition for finally coming together. “Special thanks to Atiku, Obi, and other top opposition leaders for setting aside personal ambition to make this happen. This is what they should have done in 2023. I hope Kwankwaso will also do same.” He emphasised that a fragmented opposition had paved the way for the APC’s continued dominance and urged other major figures not yet part of the coalition to consider forming a united front.