Opposition Divide Deepens as Daughter of ADC Chairman David Mark Backs President Tinubu Re-election Bid

Hon. Blessing Onuh, daughter of ADC Chairman David Mark, joins pro-Tinubu campaign group as National Woman Leader, signaling cracks in the 2027 opposition.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Politics Nigeria

A Strategic Realignment Within the Opposition Inner Circle

The Nigerian political landscape has witnessed a notable shift as Honorable Blessing Onuh, a sitting legislator and daughter of a primary opposition figure, declared her support for the incumbent administration. Onuh, whose father Senator David Mark serves as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, has accepted a leadership role within a prominent pro-Tinubu advocacy group. This move introduces a complex dynamic into the country’s early 2027 political calculations, placing a direct relative of a top opposition strategist within the camp working to secure a second term for the President. According to political observers, the timing of this declaration highlights the fluid nature of party loyalty as the next election cycle begins to take shape.

Formal Induction Into the Take Action Campaign Organisation

The announcement was formalized on Saturday in Abuja during a ceremony at the Take Action Campaign Organisation’s headquarters. Onuh was unveiled as the National Woman Leader by the group’s Director General, Tony Nwulu, who is widely recognized for his previous legislative work on the "Not Too Young To Run" bill. Upon receiving her appointment letter, Onuh pledged to work tirelessly to ensure the President’s victory in the upcoming electoral contest. Her commitment represents a departure from the political trajectory of her father’s party, signaling that individual legislative agendas are increasingly intersecting with the ruling party’s consolidation efforts.

Promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda at the Grassroots

In her new capacity, Onuh is expected to spearhead efforts to educate the Nigerian public on the specific reforms and policies initiated by the presidency. She stated that the focus of the campaign organization is to showcase administrative achievements and mobilize support across diverse regional demographics, with a particular emphasis on women and grassroots voters. This advocacy role places her at the forefront of the Renewed Hope Agenda, tasked with translating government policy into relatable successes for the electorate. By focusing on public education and mobilization, the organization seeks to build a wider base of acceptance for the current administration’s long term economic and social reforms.