A new wave of political realignment is emerging in Nigeria as a coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration of a new political party—the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
The application, dated June 19, was officially acknowledged by INEC on Friday. The move is part of a broader strategy by the National Opposition Coalition Group to challenge the dominance of the ruling party and position the ADA as a formidable force ahead of the next general elections, with the goal of unseating President Bola Tinubu.
Key political figures backing the new alliance include former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener of the League of Northern Democrats and former aide to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
In the official letter submitted to INEC, the request for registration was signed by the ADA’s Protem National Chairman, Chief Akin A. Rickets, and Protem National Secretary, Abdullahi Elayo.
The letter stated:
“We respectfully write to the Independent National Electoral Commission, requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance, as a political party.
This is a sequel to the decision taken by the Nigerian National Coalition Group to sponsor our association for full registration.
The name of the party shall be All Democratic Alliance, with ADA as our acronym and Justice for All as our slogan.”
In compliance with INEC guidelines, the coalition submitted key documents including the party’s constitution, manifesto, official logo, and minutes from its foundational meetings.
The party’s symbol—a maize (corn) emblem—was described by the group as a representation of abundance, resilience, and sustenance, reflecting the values and vision the ADA intends to champion.
“We have further attached our manifesto encompassing details of our party ideology and our constitution providing the legal framework that defines our identity, structures, and organisation,” the letter concluded.
If approved, the All Democratic Alliance could significantly reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, positioning itself as a unifying platform for opposition forces dissatisfied with the current administration.
