ABUJA, Nigeria: The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, engaged in a private meeting with the national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba Ahmed, in the federal capital territory of Nigeria on Friday, April 10, 2026. The two political figures gathered to deliberate on forming a unified opposition group in preparation for the general elections in Nigeria scheduled for the year 2027.
David Mark is a former president of the Nigerian Senate and currently heads a faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political organization currently grappling with significant internal leadership conflicts. Hakeem Baba Ahmed recently assumed the leadership position for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) after stepping down from his post as the special adviser on political matters to the vice president of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, in April 2025.
Several prominent political figures attended the closed meeting. These individuals included Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who serves as the national publicity secretary for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Muhammed Ishaq, the publicity secretary for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Salihu Lukman, a former national vice chairman for the northern region of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was also present alongside other political leaders.
Okay News reports that the primary focus of the gathering was the necessity to establish a strong opposition front. A formal briefing detailing the results of the discussions occurred on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Information from sources close to the meeting suggested that a formal coalition agreement is highly probable as opposition parties actively seek to build robust alliances.
This development occurs while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) continues to navigate complex leadership disagreements, with various groups claiming authority over the party. While officials have not confirmed a finalized agreement, the ongoing discussions demonstrate an increasing commitment to collaboration among opposition forces within the West African country.
