A major shift is happening in Nigerian politics.
The National Opposition Coalition Group has officially written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking to register a new political party called the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
This fresh move is led by top political figures—former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi. They’re joined by Umar Ardo, a former adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and leader of the League of Northern Democrats.
Their request, dated June 19, was received and acknowledged by INEC on Friday.
A New Political Force?
This step signals the group’s serious plan to launch a new political platform ahead of the next elections. The goal? To challenge President Bola Tinubu and disrupt the current political order.
With growing public frustration and shifting alliances, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) is looking to position itself as a strong alternative.
INEC Maintains Strict Guidelines
INEC recently warned that no political group would be registered unless all constitutional and legal requirements are met. Public pressure, the commission stressed, won’t change that.
Still, the ADA coalition moved forward.
Details of the ADA Submission
The party registration request was signed by Chief Akin A. Rickets as Protem National Chairman and Abdullahi Elayo as Protem National Secretary.
In their letter to INEC, the coalition wrote:
“We respectfully write to the Independent National Electoral Commission, requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance, as a political party.
This follows a decision by the Nigerian National Coalition Group to sponsor our association for full registration.
The party’s name shall be All Democratic Alliance, abbreviated as ADA, with the slogan ‘Justice for All’.”
They also submitted official documents required by law, including the party’s manifesto, constitution, logo, and meeting records.
The Symbol of the Party: A Corn of Hope
One interesting detail stands out—the party’s symbol is maize (corn).
According to the coalition, maize represents abundance, resilience, and sustenance—values the party aims to promote across Nigeria.
Their application explained:
“We have further attached our manifesto, which outlines our ideology, and our constitution, which defines the legal and structural framework of our party.”
Our Thoughts
The formation of ADA adds a new twist to Nigeria’s political space. With familiar faces behind it and a message of justice and resilience, ADA could become a force to watch.
As we get closer to the next general election, it’s clear that the political landscape is heating up.
Will ADA change the game? Or will it join the list of short-lived coalitions? Time will tell.
