Nigerian human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has commended the bold move by prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition figures for uniting under a new political front aimed at challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
Adeyanju particularly praised the decision of PDP heavyweights to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which they now consider a more viable platform to wrestle power from the ruling party.
Political giants such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, among others, formally left the PDP on Tuesday. Their defection is seen as a coordinated step toward forming a formidable coalition that could reshape Nigeria’s political future.
The PDP stalwarts have encouraged more party members and opposition elements to join their new movement, declaring their resolve to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s leadership come 2027.
Reacting to this development, Deji Adeyanju took to his Facebook page to express his delight over the evolving political shift.
“I’m proud of the opposition for coming together finally. Special thanks to Atiku, Obi and other top opposition leaders for putting aside their personal ambition to make this happen.
I hope Kwankwaso will also do same. This is what they should have done in 2023. Whenever you wake up is your morning. Good morning to the opposition,” he wrote.
The activist didn’t mince words on his stance about the state of the PDP, declaring:
“PDP is finally dead.”
Adeyanju’s statement reflects the growing sentiment among many political observers who believe that a fractured opposition only strengthens the ruling party’s grip on power. With this realignment, there is renewed hope for a unified and credible alternative as the country heads toward another critical election cycle.
Whether this coalition can sustain its unity and momentum remains to be seen — but for now, voices like Adeyanju’s see this as a long-awaited awakening for Nigeria’s political opposition.