Opposition parties in Ebonyi State have thrown their weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their unified platform for the 2027 general elections, with a firm vow to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power.
The endorsement came during an expanded one-day meeting held in Abakaliki over the weekend.
Addressing party members and political stakeholders, ADC State Chairperson, Mrs. Jenifer Adibe Nwafor, hailed the ADC as the “new bride” of Nigerian politics and described the party’s emergence as a “political tsunami” poised to reshape Ebonyi’s political landscape.
“We are not here for a rally or campaign. This is a serious rescue mission. ADC is not new in Ebonyi or Nigeria, we’ve come to stay,” she declared.
The gathering drew defectors and representatives from various political parties, including the PDP, Labour Party (LP), Action Accord (AA), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and even some from the ruling APC.
Party loyalists from all 13 local government areas were present, along with coalition allies. In a show of solidarity, attendees passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Mrs. Nwafor’s leadership, a motion moved by Hon. Vitalis Igboke of the Ohazurumba Movement and seconded by Dr. Christopher Nwonu, Esq.
During her remarks, Nwafor also addressed internal unity, emphasizing that no parallel factions would be tolerated.
“There’s only one ADC in Ebonyi. No factions. Anyone claiming otherwise must identify openly,” she said, warning against clandestine or unauthorized membership schemes.
Several speakers at the meeting characterized the ADC’s growing coalition as a political wave causing discomfort within the APC ranks.
“This movement has sent fear into APC camps across the country. A storm is coming,” said one contributor during the deliberations.
Among those who spoke were Chuks Obiri, Orji Joseph of the Ohanivo Group Foundation, and Chinenye Ogazi, who all called for robust grassroots mobilization.
They urged members to develop structured leadership frameworks across wards and LGAs, ensure legal backing for the party, and intensify media engagement.
“This is not about money politics. It’s about rebuilding Nigeria,” they emphasized, urging the coalition to focus on educating rural and illiterate voters ahead of the 2027 polls.
The speakers also highlighted the need for transparency, accountability, and a merit-driven leadership model, calling on party leaders to close the communication gap between top officials and grassroots members.
In her closing statement, Mrs. Nwafor expressed optimism and readiness for the political journey ahead.
“We are focused. We are united. We are ready to rescue Nigeria come 2027, starting from Ebonyi,” she declared.
