Leaders from different opposition parties are converging at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for a press briefing organised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Those already present include former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP); Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna governor; and Dino Melaye, a former senator.
Also in attendance are Solomon Dalung, former minister of youth and sports; media figure Dele Momodu; ex-senator Gabriel Suswam; and Ireti Kingibe, a current LP senator.
Others present include Rotimi Amaechi, ex-governor of Rivers; and Emeka Ihedioha, former deputy speaker of the house of representatives.
The event has drawn participation from members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the LP.
Former Senate President David Mark led other coalition members into the hall as the programme began.
Also in attendance are Rauf Aregbesola, former Osun governor and interim national chairman of the ADC; and Aminu Tambuwal, ex-governor of Sokoto.
Earlier in the day, the ADC coalition unveiling faced a disruption after the original venue cancelled the booking at the last minute.
The event was initially planned for the Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, Abuja.
Just hours before the scheduled time, organisers were notified that the hotel would not proceed with hosting the event.
A screenshot of the hotel’s notice, shared by Momodu on Instagram, cited an “internal compliance matter” as the reason for the cancellation.
Following the development, the coalition secured the Yar’Adua Centre as an alternative venue.
