The Abia State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its commitment to forming alliances with other political parties to enhance governance both in the state and across Nigeria.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Umuahia on Saturday, the party’s state chairman, Don Obinna, said the ADC aims to secure various political offices in the 2027 elections, including the governorship of Abia State, as part of efforts to improve the quality of life for citizens and generate employment.
Obinna revealed that many politicians in Abia from different political backgrounds had indicated interest in joining the ADC.
He urged existing members to remain active and engaged in the party’s activities to retain their positions.
While acknowledging that the formation of alliances might lead to some loyal members being edged out, he clarified that the goal was constructive, not destructive.
He stated, “Although the alliance could result in many party faithful being displaced, its objective is not to destroy but to build the party.”
Explaining his reason for embracing the coalition effort, Obinna added, “I joined the coalition because I saw the need for Abia to have good governance.”
He also acknowledged the efforts of the current state governor but stressed that more was needed to address key issues like unemployment.
“The Abia governor is working,” he said, “but it is not enough to reduce the state’s unemployment rate, which stands at about 18.7 per cent.”
He emphasized that effective governance must touch all aspects of life for the people of Abia, saying the ADC is poised to bring about meaningful change.
“Good governance should impact every aspect of the lives of Abia residents,” he asserted, adding, “ADC was coming to change the story of the Abia people.”
The event’s keynote speaker, Uzoma Afamefuna, a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede in Imo State, echoed similar concerns.
He noted that the present administration had failed to confront the core challenges facing the public.
“The government in power had yet to address the real problems of the people,” Afamefuna said.
He underscored the importance of coalition-building to redirect Nigeria’s democratic trajectory and ensure a citizen-focused leadership approach.
“The good governance being clamoured for would solve most of the problems, especially insecurity,” he said.
According to him, the ADC’s initiative represents a significant step in the right direction.
“What ADC is doing today is what would advance Nigeria’s democracy because it would unlock Nigerians’ political potential to decide on their leaders,” Afamefuna concluded.
