— APC, PDP in Panic Mode
In a move that’s shaking Nigeria’s political foundation, former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister of Transport Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi have officially led a coalition of disillusioned heavyweights from both PDP and APC to float a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
The high-stakes defection comes under the umbrella of the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG), chaired by Mark, with Amaechi heading the 15-member New Platform Committee that birthed the new political vehicle.
“We’re Tired of Empty Promises” — Mark Unloads on Old Parties
In a fiery statement following the Thursday, June 19 meeting in Abuja, Mark did not mince words:
“We are tired of recycled failures. Nigerians deserve real alternatives, not repackaged deception. The PDP we built has lost its soul, and the APC has become a shadow of democracy. ADA is our answer.”
The committee formally approved the ADA name, constitution, logo, manifesto, and installed an interim executive to drive registration with INEC and national mobilization.
“This Is Not a Merger. It’s a Rejection” — Amaechi Speaks
Amaechi, often viewed as a political wild card, emphasized the magnitude of this new movement:
“This is not a merger of tired politicians — it’s a rejection of what Nigerian politics has become. We’re building a platform that answers to the people, not to cabals or corrupt financiers.”
Asked if he would seek the presidency under the new banner, Amaechi replied:
“We’re not here for personal ambition. We’re here to save the country.”
“They’ve Betrayed Us” — Insiders Tell All
One senior PDP member involved in the transition, who spoke anonymously, offered a blistering critique:
“The PDP has betrayed its founding vision. The APC promised change but delivered chaos. We sat in too many meetings where nothing changed. It was either we reform or we walk. We chose to walk.”
Another source added:
“ADA is not a quick fix; it’s a total system reset. People are tired of this recycled circus. 2027 starts now.”
ADA Interim Leadership Announced
Chief Akin A. Ricketts – Protem National Chairman
Abdullahi Musa Elayo – Protem National Secretary
Their immediate tasks include acquiring national headquarters, registering with INEC, and leading nationwide consultations.
“Nigeria Is Crying for a New Direction” — ADA’s Vision
Chief Ricketts, in his first public comments, declared:
“Nigeria is crying out for a new direction. ADA will stand for inclusive governance, credible leadership, and uncompromising democracy. This is not a vanity project — it is a rescue mission.”
Elayo echoed similar sentiments:
“We’ve waited long enough. Our youth, our women, our professionals — they all deserve better. This is their platform.”
Opposition in Disarray — Panic in APC, PDP Camps
The announcement has reportedly triggered emergency meetings within both the PDP and APC, with some state governors said to be in quiet talks with the ADA leadership.
A source close to the APC National Working Committee said:
“We didn’t see this coming — especially not with Amaechi at the center. There’s fear that ADA could be the final blow.”
A senior PDP strategist, clearly rattled, admitted:
“This is dangerous. With names like Mark and Amaechi, this could snowball. If ADA gains momentum, we’re in trouble.”
“Not Another Elite Club?” – Public Reaction Mixed
Public reaction has been swift and divided. On social media, some praised the move as bold, while others remain skeptical.
A Lagos-based civil society leader tweeted:
“We welcome ADA, but we’re watching. Nigeria doesn’t need another elite club. We need a people’s party, not politicians jumping ship to stay relevant.”
👁️ All Eyes on INEC and 2027
As ADA prepares to file registration papers with INEC, political analysts agree that this could be the beginning of a new era — or yet another false dawn.
What’s certain is that Nigeria’s political landscape may never be the same.
“This is not just a party. It’s a reckoning,” said one source close to the NOCG.
