The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked off a nationwide consultation aimed at strengthening its political base and advancing coalition integration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the party, the consultation will span all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), forming a key part of a grassroots initiative to enhance ADC’s visibility and build deeper connections across Nigeria.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, said the initiative goes beyond routine political activities.
“It is a deliberate grassroots movement to solidify its grassroots presence and deepen coalition integration ahead of the 2027 general elections.”
The consultation is designed to facilitate the gathering of ADC’s coalition partners under a unified platform.
“This historic program is scheduled to run across all 36 states of the federation from Monday to Saturday within the first week of June 2025,” Nwosu explained.
He said each state capital would host a convergence, following a resolution by the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the support of the National Working Committee (NWC).
“It will bring together political parties, civil society organizations, labour unions, and well-meaning patriots who have consistently demonstrated interest in joining forces with ADC’s coalition framework.”
“The idea is to take the vision, mission, and rescue agenda of ADC and its partners to the people, where it truly belongs.”
Nwosu further emphasized the decentralized nature of the initiative:
“The coalition movement is no longer a project centered in Abuja. The time has come for Nigerians to own this mission.”
Describing the gatherings as “a convergence of equals,” he said it reflects the original principles upon which the coalition was founded:
“Every member, from national to ward level, should now be fully adjusted to the tradition that ADC is co-owned by the coalition. This is a shared journey.”
He also reinforced the importance of the party’s symbolic “handshake” tradition:
“It is a symbol of warmth, unity, and total inclusivity,” he said, adding that members must “lead and live by ADC’s DNA of openness, compassion, and solidarity.”
The party is focusing on unifying its message and leadership structure across all tiers:
“Known coalition spokespersons and grassroots mobilizers will play central roles in shaping how the coalition’s core values and agenda are communicated across communities.”
“We are developing a framework for bottom-up communication, ensuring our message resonates deeply with every Nigerian, regardless of geography.”
“The program also introduces a new paradigm: resource development and mobilization from the grassroots up.”
Nwosu revealed that the decision to activate the state-level meetings was reached during an emergency session at ADC’s Global Campus National Headquarters in Abuja.
He ended on a note of urgency, calling for immediate collective political action in response to Nigeria’s challenges:
“There is an urgent need to rescue Nigeria from the grips of nepotism, hunger, impunity, corruption, insecurity, insurgency, and poor governance. We cannot afford to treat this as business as usual. This is a national emergency.”
