Hon. Blessing Onuh, a member of the House of Representatives and daughter of David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has stepped into a leading role in backing the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, joining the leadership of a pro-Tinubu campaign group at a politically sensitive time.
Her decision underscores the fluid nature of Nigeria’s political scene, placing the daughter of a prominent opposition figure within the president’s campaign efforts and raising fresh concerns about unity and loyalty within the ADC as preparations for the 2027 elections gather pace.
Onuh’s appointment as National Woman Leader of the Take Action Campaign Organisation was announced on Saturday by its Director General, Tony Nwulu, a former lawmaker known for sponsoring the “Not Too Young To Run” bill during the 8th National Assembly. She was formally handed her appointment letter at the group’s Abuja office.
Speaking after her appointment, Onuh pledged to commit herself fully to securing victory for President Tinubu in the next election.
Her new position places her at the center of a campaign structure designed to advance Tinubu’s second-term ambition, even as her father remains a key figure within the ADC and is actively involved in efforts to build an opposition coalition.
She noted that the organisation aims to highlight the administration’s achievements while educating Nigerians on the policies and reforms introduced by the president.
The development comes at a notable moment, as David Mark continues to play a leading role in coordinating a broad opposition alliance that includes figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal, Liyel Imoke and Emeka Ihedioha, despite emerging internal disagreements and competing interests.
The coalition has already experienced setbacks. In January, Abba Abubakar publicly defected from the opposition to join the ruling party, pledging his support for Tinubu’s re-election and mobilising his political network in favor of the president.
Observers say Onuh’s move is less about formal party alignment and more indicative of mounting pressure on the ADC to maintain cohesion amid shifting loyalties.
