Coalition led by Atiku, El-Rufai applies to INEC for registration of new party
After several weeks of internal meetings, the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) has officially applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party called the All Democratic Alliance (ADA).
The application, dated June 19, 2025, and stamped as received by INEC on June 20, was signed by Chief Akin A. Rickets, who is the Protem National Chairman of the group. Politics Nigeria obtained a copy of the letter, which clearly outlines the group’s intentions.
Part of the letter reads:
“Application For Registration As A Political Party.”
“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 also herewith attached our logo describing in details the symbolism of our party colours and their configuration and the corn (Maize). 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.
The NNCG includes several influential figures, such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and Dr. Umar Ardo, who leads the League of Northern Democrats, along with other political strategists and public figures.
At first, the group considered merging with existing parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). However, they abandoned that plan due to internal disputes and legal issues within those parties.
A special committee led by Rotimi Amaechi was set up to decide whether to join an existing party or start a new one. About a week ago, the committee recommended forming a new party to ensure all members would have equal status from the beginning.
Now that ADA’s application has been submitted to INEC, the group is waiting for guidance on the next steps in the registration process, as they prepare for the 2027 general elections.
