2027: Ex-APC Vice Chair to Head Anti-Tinubu Coalition Secretariat, ADC Adopted

Chuks Okocha in Abuja

A former All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Chairman for the Northwest, Dr. Lukman Salihu Mohammed, may have been appointed to head the secretariat of a newly formed coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

 The coalition has also adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its official platform, signalling a strategic political realignment involving defectors from the ruling APC.

Sources close to THISDAY said the coalition held a high-stakes meeting on Tuesday night to finalise its structure and strategy.

According to the source, “Yes, it’s true. Off the record, yes,” adding that the ADC was unanimously adopted as the coalition’s platform.

“The ADC has been adopted as the coalition’s platform, and the secretariat will be headed by Dr. Lukman Salihu Mohammed,” the source disclosed.

This move was seen as a significant blow to the APC, particularly in the Northwest, a region where Lukman wields considerable political clout and grassroots appeal.

The coalition is expected to issue an official statement soon, though details of its agenda remained undisclosed.

The source hinted at the challenges of managing such a diverse group, stating, “You know, the coalition is like a polygamous family. You have to learn to manage the egos of politicians, as they tend to have very big egos.”

Meanwhile, Lukman’s involvement in the coalition, despite his previous role in the APC, suggested a broader realignment of political loyalties and a strategic move to weaken the ruling party’s dominance in the North.

 The source further elaborated on the coalition’s approach to unity, drawing a parallel to a polygamous family.

“Even if the first child of the first wife is 30 years older, all first children are treated as equals. It’s about treating everyone as co-equals,” the source explained, emphasising the importance of inclusivity in maintaining cohesion within the coalition.