As 2027 presidential election inches closer, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a coalition of anti Tinubu politicians across the country, who are against his return to Aso Rock Villa in 2027 for a second tenure has applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as a new political party.
This is coming on the heels of the recent registration of two new political parties by INEC. The new political parties registered by INEC two weeks ago are Independent Democrats (ID) and Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) bringing the total number of political parties in the country to 20. If ADA scales through INEC hurdle and is finally registered, it will jack the number to 21.
Our Political Editor gathered that the application letter, signed by the association’s Protem National Chairman, Chief Akin A. Rickets and dated 19th June, 2025 was received by INEC on Friday 20 June, 2025.
He further learnt that the decision came after weeks of deliberations by the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) before formally applying to INEC, seeking for the registration of a new political party with the name All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
The letter read in part: “We respectfully write to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, requesting the registration of our association, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA, as a political party.
“This is sequel to the decision taken by the Nigerian National Coalition Group to sponsor our association for full registration.
“The name of the party shall be All Democratic Alliance with ADA as our acronym and ‘Justice for All’ as our slogan.
“The National Secretariat of the party is as stated at the bottom of the association’s letterhead used in this application.
“We have further attached our manifesto encompassing details of our party ideology, and our constitution providing the legal framework that defines our identity, structures and organization, regulates our affairs and guides our actions in alignment with Section 40 and 222 of the Constitution, Section 75 of the Electoral Act (2022) and global democratic principles and objectives.
“Please find attached the following documents: our party flag depicting our name, acronym and slogan, manifesto, constitution and minutes of meeting.
“While we eagerly await further action from the commission on the next step forward towards attaining our desired goal, please accept the consideration of our highest respect. Thank you yours most sincerely; Chief Akin A. Rickets, Protem National Chairman.”
Members of the anti-Tinubu coalition include: Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; ex-Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi; his Kaduna State counterpart, Nasir El-Rufai; the convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Dr. Umar Ardo, and a host of others.
The group had considered joining an existing political party which saw the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, jostling to out do each other to be considered.
However, several members of the coalition expressed concerns over the internal wrangling within existing parties, which in some cases had led to litigations.
The coalition subsequently set up a committee to also consider the option of registering a completely new platform where all members will start on equal footing in terms of membership.
Accordingly, the committee, which was headed by former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi submitted its report about a week ago with a recommendation in favour of registering a new party.
