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The main opposition leaders in Nigeria joined a new political party to challenge President Platinobo and his ruling party in the upcoming elections.

Ateko Abu Bakr and Peter Obi chose the African Democratic Conference (ADC) as a new political home after moving away from their parties – the Popular Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labor Party (LP).

This is one of the largest disposal of Nigerian policy since the end of military rule in 1999.

Some political weights of the Progressive Congress in Tinubu (APC) threw their weight behind the formation.

This announcement is the culmination of a series of talks between leaders to put a unified front in the 2027 elections, instead of dividing their vote.

Tinubu won the 2023 elections with only 37 % of the votes after the opposition supporters were divided between Abu Bakr, who received 29 % and OBI by 25 %.

Obi had separated from the People’s Democratic Party after the party chose Abu Bakr as his presidential candidate.

In the unveiling of ADC, interim President David Mark said it was an attempt to save democracy in the country and prevent Nigeria from becoming one party.

Both PDP and LP fight the internal crises that some believe have been incited by external forces.

Analyst Xio Iliaso said that Abu Bakr and Obi admire the recent election lessons.

“ATIKU (Abubakar) and obi felt that they approached in 2023 and may have won a common ticket until they wanted to adjust their mistake by working together this time.”

The biggest competitors of Tinubu in the last elections, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are the face of the coalition.

Although there is a long road before the official candidates are announced, political commentators expect that Abu Bakr, 78, will get another bullet on the presidency-will be his fifth attempt-with the former Anambera ruler Obi, 63, as a vice-pioneer deputy.

Other political weights in the coalition include former Senate Speaker David Mark, who represented ATIKU leaving the People’s Democratic Party, has turned former Tenobo ally into the enemy of Nasser Al -Rafay and a strong minister in the last Rotimi Amashi distributor.

no. Politicians join a party that already has a shortcut to the Democratic Alliance (ADA) who wanted to register.

The party was originally called an alliance for democratic change when it was formed in 2005, but its name was changed to the African Democratic Conference by the time when the party was registered with the Nigerian National Committee (INEC).

Jamilu Danlady from ADC said they were skeptical of ADA’s willingness in time and that is why they went instead to ADC.

Her candidate Dumbi Kachiko ranked fifth in the last presidential elections, and currently has two members of Parliament in the lower chamber.

Analyst Ben Kenneth says he believes the coalition has a better opportunity to defeat Tenobo than the last time.

“If you look at what ATIKU and OBI have obtained in the last elections, it is clear that we will see that they will win that they have worked together, so it is good to realize that they need each other,” he pointed out.

However, another analyst Sani Hamso feels that the 73 -year -old Tenopo has a better chance now in 2023.

“In Nigeria and Africa, when the leader in his position is looking for a second term, he can hardly lose, it is very rare and that is why I feel that Tinopo has a better chance now than he was when he was not in his position in 2019.”

The ruling party says it is not disturbed by the least through the alliance that does not see it as a real threat.

Acting Chairman on Boar Dalori told BBC Hausa that the coalition will not have any impact on the APC.

“No one talks about a coalition except in Abuja. Even in Abuja, they are in a hotel, and when they are defeated in the elections, they will leave the country,” he said.

The largest opposition party in the country, the People’s Democratic Party has since been excluded from joining the coalition, preferring to confront the APC alone.

The Labor Party also called on its supporters to stay centers and fairly behind the party, and deny any plans to join a coalition.