Jonathan, Peter Obi back former Kano governor as PDP national chairman Plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to elect Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano state, as its national chairman have thrown the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition into panic.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also shortlisted the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) for registration, raising the prospect of a new platform for opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Advertisements Before ADC was adopted as the coalition’s vehicle, Shekarau and Umar Ardo, promoters of the League of Northern Democrats, had argued for ADA’s registration to avoid leadership tussles and legitimacy crises. Yau Sule Yau, however, clarified that Shekarau never joined the ADC coalition.

He said the former governor criticised the coalition process, stressing that while he supports political collaboration to improve governance, he remains a PDP member.