2026: Adesanya-Davies Maintains Party — CUPP–MAJA–ADC United

Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, eminent academic, prominent political leader, respected stateswoman, and long-standing advocate of principled, people-centred governance, has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to party discipline, ideological clarity, and democratic integrity as progressive political forces associated with the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and the Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA) converge and find common political expression within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

At a time when Nigeria’s political environment is increasingly characterised by frequent defections, ideological inconsistency, and transactional alliances, Prof. Adesanya-Davies’ decision to maintain her party position within the ADC framework stands out as a rare and deliberate affirmation of conviction over convenience, unity over opportunism, and institution-building over political expediency. Her stance reflects a deeply held belief that sustainable democratic progress is not achieved through constant political migration, but through coherence, consistency, internal democracy, and the strengthening of political institutions.

This position is informed by the lessons of the 2023 General Elections, which reshaped national political conversations and renewed emphasis on opposition collaboration, coalition politics, and ideological clarity. As documented in THISDAYLIVE’s widely referenced analysis on the reemergence of CUPP, those elections underscored the growing expectations of Nigerians for a credible, united, and principled political alternative—one capable of restoring public trust, ensuring accountability, and addressing the nation’s pressing socio-economic and security challenges.

Within the evolving political landscape, Prof. Adesanya-Davies represents a unique convergence of progressive traditions. Operating within the ADC platform, she embodies the harmonised ideals of:

CUPP’s coalition-driven vision, anchored on unity of purpose, principled opposition, and democratic accountability; MAJA’s grassroots-oriented philosophy, which prioritises mass participation, ethical leadership, and people-powered political engagement; and
ADC’s commitment to inclusive governance, justice, national cohesion, and reform-minded politics responsive to the aspirations of ordinary Nigerians.

Together, these traditions now align to offer Nigerians a coherent, credible, and values-based political platform—one grounded in integrity, participatory democracy, responsible leadership, and national renewal.

By maintaining her party alignment, Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies sends a clear and reassuring message to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora that democracy thrives when leaders remain rooted in principle, loyal to shared ideals, respectful of party structures, and accountable to the people they seek to serve.

Her decision also serves as a call to political actors across the spectrum to prioritise long-term national interest above short-term political calculations.

As Nigeria advances toward the next political cycle, Prof. Adesanya-Davies’ resolve strengthens confidence in the CUPP–MAJA–ADC alignment as a credible and forward-looking platform for progressive change, democratic consolidation, national cohesion, and the rebuilding of public confidence in governance.

Her continued commitment reinforces the belief that values-driven leadership, disciplined party politics, and united democratic action remain essential to Nigeria’s political future.

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For Amb Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies
Former Presidential Candidate
Nigeria.