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A coalition of opposition forces in Kaduna State, working in alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has announced plans to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a press conference held in Kaduna on Monday, prominent political figures from the APC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party unveiled a unified front committed to building a people-focused alternative that would bridge divisions and promote inclusive governance.
The conference, which was addressed by Malam Salihu Mohammed Lukman on behalf of the coalition and ADC stakeholders, attracted backing from several notable opposition leaders, including Senator Nenadi Usman, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, Dr John Ayuba, Senator Musa Bello, and Alhaji Shuaibu Idris Mikati, all of whom endorsed the communiqué issued at the event.
Lukman, a former APC National Vice Chairman (Northwest), criticized the current leadership in Kaduna, accusing them of exploiting public discontent to gain power, only to entrench poor governance, discrimination, and impunity.
He disclosed that, following a national consensus to adopt the ADC as the platform for the 2027 general elections, Kaduna stakeholders had begun grassroots mobilization and verification across the 23 local government areas and 255 political wards to establish a robust political structure.
He emphasized the coalition’s resolve to avoid making the ADC a platform for political opportunism or personal gain, insisting that individual ambitions—particularly those relating to the governorship—would be put on hold until the party’s foundation was firmly secured.
“We are done with politics of godfatherism and imposition. No individual will be allowed to control the ADC in Kaduna. Every stakeholder will have an equal voice, and collective decisions will take precedence,” Lukman stated.
He said the opposition in Kaduna was inspired by a national strategy that seeks to unite all major opposition parties behind a single presidential candidate in 2027, with the ultimate aim of defeating President Bola Tinubu and the APC.
“Replicating that unity in Kaduna means coming together to remove the APC and Governor Uba Sani. This cannot be achieved through fragmented efforts or by turning the ADC into a personal vehicle for negotiations,” he warned.
The coalition called on politicians within the opposition ranks to embrace tolerance, consensus-building, and inclusivity, warning that failure to do so would only recreate the same environment of rigging, exclusion, and abuse of power that they hope to change.
Addressing concerns over the tenure of current ADC executives in the state, Lukman assured party members that Interim National Chairman Senator David Mark had confirmed all existing leadership structures would remain in place until new directives are issued.
He also revealed that preparations were ongoing for a large-scale membership registration drive across Kaduna, with designated registration centres to be announced soon, encouraging citizens who desire genuine change to join the movement.
The coalition concluded by stressing that only a democratic, transparent platform with strong internal checks could produce the type of leadership required to restore public trust, deepen Nigeria’s democracy, and deliver responsible governance.