A bloc within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by Seyi Makinde and David Mark, alongside Rauf Aregbesola of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have agreed to form an alliance aimed at unseating Bola Tinubu in the upcoming election.
Sources who spoke to Punch disclosed that a closed-door meeting held at David Mark’s Apo, Abuja residence centred on collaboration between the PDP and ADC, the choice of platform, terms of engagement, and power-sharing arrangements, as consultations continue to deepen
A source confirmed that the parties have agreed to collaborate on a common platform to unseat President Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress.
He stated, “So, this is an expanded stakeholders’ meeting. If you recall, Makinde, Atiku, and a few others met some time ago in Minna. But this time around, it is expanded, and they discussed quite a number of issues.
“They deliberated on developments within the political parties, mainly the opposition parties, and how the Tinubu administration is allegedly attempting to stifle the opposition, including through the judiciary.
‘’On that basis, they resolved that they must work and strategise together on all fronts to ensure there is a credible alternative for Nigeria. The opposition leaders are determined to prevent a one-man or one-party state.
“They also resolved to form an alliance and work together to unseat Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Regarding the platform to contest on, they agreed that, with only a few days left before INEC begins to require submissions from political parties ahead of the 2027 elections, they will closely monitor developments.’
“They noted that some matters in the PDP are still pending before the courts, and they will also observe developments surrounding the ADC, including issues involving INEC. While they agreed in principle to operate on a common platform, whether it will be the ADC, PDP, or another opposition party will be decided in the coming days after reviewing these developments.”
Another high-ranking source revealed that the conditions for working together were deliberated on and would be made public after briefing their members.
“Yes, they have agreed to work together at the meeting. It was a session where they discussed certain conditions and arrangements on how they will operate as a team. Some of these conditions will be made public after further deliberations.
“They agreed to work together to confront the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, while also ensuring that INEC is held accountable to perform its duties effectively, and that the judiciary is similarly held to account. They also discussed several conditions and resolved that members should return to brief their respective groups.
‘’They will reconvene soon to finalise other issues, including the choice of platform and other related matters,” the source said.
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