Daughter of the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC,Senator David Mark and the member of the House of Representatuves representing Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency, Hon. Blessing Onuh, has stepped into a prominent role in support of the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
She has joined the leadership of a pro-Tinubu campaign organisation at a politically sensitive period.
The development is coming at a critical point in Nigeria’s evolving political environment, positioning the daughter of a major opposition leader within the President’s re-election machinery and raising fresh concerns about loyalty, public perception, and internal unity within the ADC as preparations for the 2027 elections gathers momentum.
Hon. Onuh has just bagged an appointment as the National Woman Leader of the ‘Take Action Campaign Organisation,’ a support group for the re-election of President Tinubu.
Her appointment 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.
Receiving her appointment letter from Nwulu at the organisation’s campaign office in Abuja, Hon Onuh said, “I pledge to work tirelessly to ensure President Tinubu’s victory at the upcoming election.”
Her new position places her firmly within a campaign structure designed to drive the President’s second-term ambition, even as her father continues to play a leading role in coordinating an opposition coalition under the ADC platform.
She added, “This organisation is focused on showcasing the various achievements and educating the Nigerian masses on the reforms and policies of Mr President.”
Political pundits say that the timing of her move is particularly notable, as his father, Senator Mark is not only the chairman of the ADC – one of the opposition bent on truncating President Tinubu’s return to office in 2027 – but also a central figure in efforts to build a broad-based coalition aimed at challenging Tinubu’s re-election.
The alliance includes key political heavyweights such as former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, former governor of Rivers States and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Odun States and ally of Tinubu, Rauf Aregbesola, former Governors Aminu Tambuwal, Liyel Imoke, and Emeka Ihedioha, among others, though the coalition has already begun to show signs of internal strain and competing ambitions.
Recall also that the opposition effort has also suffered notable setbacks.
In January, Abba Abubakar, son of Atiku Abubakar, publicly defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, pledging his support for Tinubu’s second-term bid and directing his political structure to mobilise in favour of the President.
Although, Onuh’s alignment with a pro-Tinubu campaign group may not necessarily reflect a formal shift in party affiliation, but it underscores the mounting pressure on the ADC to maintain cohesion as political alignments continue to shift.
Meanwhile, Nwulu stated that the ‘Take Action Campaign Organisation’ remains focused on promoting the incumbent administration’s achievements and communicating the policies of the Renewed Hope Agenda to voters nationwide.
The decision by Hon. Onuh to join a pro-Tinubu campaign highlights growing political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections
Coming from the family of David Mark, a key opposition figure, her move raises questions about unity within the ADC and the strength of the emerging opposition coalition.
It also reflects a broader trend of loyalty shift that could shape the electoral firmament, influence voter perception and determine the effectiveness of the opposition forces in challenging President Tinubu in 2027.
