Nigeria’s opposition bloc is rallying in what appears to be an emerging political front, as leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) raised alarm over what they describe as a coordinated campaign to weaken rival parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The warning came after a high-powered PDP delegation paid a closed-door solidarity visit to ADC leaders in Abuja on Wednesday a move widely seen as a response to intensifying political pressure and a signal of looming opposition realignment.
Speaking after the meeting, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said the visit was more than symbolic, describing it as a strategic step to defend Nigeria’s shrinking democratic space.“We are here on a solidarity mission.
What is happening in the political space and even the protests we are seeing are pointers to growing tension.
We must stand together to safeguard democracy,” he said.PDP leaders warned that the challenges confronting opposition parties are no longer isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern capable of undermining political plurality.
The delegation featured prominent figures including former Senate President and PDP Board of Trustees Chairman, Adolphus Wabara; former Minister of Information, Jerry Gana; ex-Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu; and PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong.
They were received by a formidable coalition of opposition heavyweights within the ADC, including former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, David Mark; ex-Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal; and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi.Also present were former Cross River State Governor, Liyel Imoke; ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola; former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi; and former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Bolaji Abdullahi underscoring what observers see as a broadening anti-establishment coalition.
ADC leaders, in their response, described the situation as an “existential threat” to Nigeria’s democracy, alleging deliberate attempts to stifle opposition voices and limit electoral competition.Both parties resolved to deepen collaboration and sustain joint engagements aimed at resisting what they termed political intimidation, while preserving democratic institutions.
The Abuja meeting, analysts say, signals the crystallisation of a united opposition front that could redefine Nigeria’s political landscape and reshape the contest for power in 2027.
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