“PDP Heavyweights Converge in Abuja: Atiku, Secondus, and Mark Lead Closed-Door Talks Ahead of 2027 Coalition Launch”

Top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and former PDP National Chairman Prince Uche Secondus, have gathered for a high-level, closed-door meeting in Abuja. The meeting, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, is part of ongoing consultations ahead of the formal unveiling of a coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

Key Attendees:

• Atiku Abubakar: Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate
• David Mark: Former Senate President and potential interim chairman of the coalition
• Prince Uche Secondus: Former PDP National Chairman
• Sule Lamido: Former Jigawa State Governor
• Aminu Tambuwal: Former Sokoto State Governor
• Liyel Imoke: Former Cross River State Governor
• Babangida Aliyu: Former Niger State Governor
• Sam Egwu: Former Ebonyi State Governor

Meeting Agenda:

The meeting focused on determining whether PDP leaders will fully integrate into the proposed coalition party or maintain their positions within the PDP while forming an electoral alliance. The coalition has reportedly chosen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform, with Senator David Mark set to serve as interim chairman.

Coalition Details:

• Platform: African Democratic Congress (ADC)
• Interim Chairman: Senator David Mark
• Launch Date: Scheduled for Wednesday, July 3

Implications:

The meeting signals a potentially decisive moment in Nigeria’s political trajectory. The outcome of these consultations is likely to reshape the opposition landscape and redefine the race for the presidency in 2027.