In what may signal a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new political movement, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). is in the process of coming to life, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai among the key figures behind the initiative.
The Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG), a broad-based political platform made up of political heavyweights and former state executives, on June 19, 2025, submitted a formal application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), requesting the registration of ADA as a political party.
The request, which was stamped “received” by INEC on June 20, was signed by Chief Akin A. Rickets, the Protem National Chairman of the coalition. The 8-page letter, accompanied by a bundle of legal and party documentation, outlines the party’s proposed name, acronym, slogan, ideology, and administrative structure.
“We respectfully write to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA, as a political party,” the letter begins.
With “Justice for All” as its rallying slogan and the maize symbol featured prominently on its flag and logo, the proposed party positions itself as a grassroots-focused alternative aiming to rejuvenate democracy and restore equity in governance.
According to the application, the ADA will be headquartered in Abuja, where its national secretariat is located. The coalition’s submission includes its constitution, manifesto, logo design, flag, and minutes of meetings, fulfilling legal prerequisites outlined in Section 40 and 222 of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended), and Section 75 of the Electoral Act, 2022.
The NNCG’s leadership reads like a who’s who of Nigeria’s recent political history. Apart from Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai, the coalition includes former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and several ex-lawmakers, technocrats, and civil society leaders.
Though not explicitly mentioned in the letter to INEC, sources within the coalition confirm that these political stalwarts are deeply invested in the project, viewing ADA as a response to what they perceive as the stagnation of both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This alignment, observers note, is unusual particularly given the contrasting ideological and political trajectories of figures like Atiku and El-Rufai. But insiders say disillusionment with the current state of affairs has catalyzed a rare sense of unity.
The manifesto, which accompanies the application, outlines a centrist platform that prioritizes inclusive governance, economic decentralization, and a renewed social contract between leaders and citizens. Agriculture, job creation, energy reforms, and national unity are said to be the party’s primary focus areas.
One symbolic highlight of the party’s logo is the maize (corn), which the coalition says represents nourishment, growth, and self-reliance values it hopes to embody.
Political analysts believe that ADA’s emergence could reshape coalition dynamics ahead of 2027. With increasing public disaffection toward the two dominant parties, a third force backed by experienced political players could strike a chord with Nigerians seeking change without discarding competence.
With the application now in INEC’s hands, the process of verification, vetting, and possible approval is expected to follow. If successful, ADA would join the growing list of political parties vying for legitimacy and influence ahead of the next election cycle.
For now, all eyes are on INEC’s next move and how existing parties will respond to what could be a game-changing realignment in Nigerian politics.
Whether the All Democratic Alliance becomes a genuine third force or fades into the long list of political experiments will depend not only on INEC’s nod—but on how well it can translate high-powered backing into broad-based support.
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