Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday held a meeting with the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, in Abuja, in what observers describe as part of ongoing political consultations ahead of future elections.
The visit, described as a courtesy call, took place at Mark’s residence and was later disclosed by Atiku in a statement shared on his X account.
According to the former vice president, the meeting provided an opportunity for both leaders to deliberate on strengthening the party and repositioning it within Nigeria’s political landscape.
He characterised the engagement as productive, noting that discussions focused on improving the party’s structure and restoring public confidence in the country’s democratic system.
The ADC leadership also indicated that the talks centred on strategies to consolidate the party’s base and enhance its appeal to Nigerians amid growing political uncertainty.
The meeting comes at a time of increased political realignments, with opposition figures and stakeholders exploring alliances and platforms ahead of the next general elections.
In recent weeks, the ADC has intensified efforts to expand its influence by attracting prominent political figures, positioning itself as a viable alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
As part of these moves, the party reportedly reached out to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed through a delegation led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
Speaking during the Bauchi engagement, Lawal said the initiative was driven by the need to unite political actors with shared interests ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We are here in Bauchi State today at the instance of our National Chairman, Senator David Mark,” he said.
“Senator Mark sent us here because he is fully aware that the coming battle between us in 2027 to elect new people to lead Nigeria can only be successful if all the various elements of the country that have good intentions towards Nigerians are able to unite to stand and resist the pending disaster that is waiting for us in 2027.
“We are fully aware that if we make a mistake and allow this government to continue post-2027, Nigeria will probably be no more.
”By then, we will probably be parking people in trailers who are unable to afford medical bills, ” he added.
Prior to the Bauchi outreach, the ADC had also recorded a major political gain with the defection of former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso into its ranks.
