PDP, APC Big Names Weigh ADC Options in Taraba

Top political figures from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State are quietly considering aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Although no prominent politician has openly declared support for the ADC, sources confirm that the contact and mobilization committee of the new opposition coalition has reached out to several influential stakeholders across the state's political divide.

Investigations by Taraba Truth and Facts reveal that many of those approached are adopting a wait-and-see approach, choosing to keep their intentions private for now.

"As we speak, we don't know the real faces behind the coalition in Taraba. Our politicians are keeping quiet—some are scared, while others are watching closely to see where the political pendulum will swing," a political observer told this newspaper.

Notably, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) governorship candidate in the last election, Professor Sani Yahaya, was recently pictured alongside former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. However, he was conspicuously absent during the official unveiling of the ADC in Abuja, raising questions about his current political direction.

Some of his close allies told Taraba Truth and Facts that Professor Yahaya has yet to disclose his political plans ahead of 2027.

In a new twist, sources say key loyalists of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Taraba State are positioning themselves to take control of the ADC structure, an indication of growing internal discontent within the PDP.

Similarly, a faction of the APC that feels marginalized since the 2023 elections is reportedly holding behind-the-scenes talks with the ADC. These efforts are believed to be coordinated through former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, acting as a middleman for high-level discussions.

A former federal lawmaker and a former minister from the APC are among those said to be in talks with the coalition.

Additionally, some APC members who fear they may not secure party tickets in the 2027 elections are reportedly eyeing the ADC as a viable alternative platform.