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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced a nationwide engagement with its state chapters and key stakeholders as part of a broader strategy to build a formidable coalition against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, said the initiative is aimed at deepening grassroots mobilization and reinforcing unity among coalition partners.
This development follows the March 20 announcement in Abuja, where former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and other political figures unveiled plans for a united opposition front to challenge President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The move has sparked national debate over the viability of such a coalition.
In the weeks since, the ADC has emerged as a key platform for coordinating the proposed alliance.
Nwosu revealed that the ADC will lead a week-long convergence across all 36 states, scheduled from May 29 to June 6, 2025.
According to him, the event, which will be held in each state capital, is a product of a resolution by the party’s National Executive Committee and is supported by the National Working Committee.
He explained that the initiative will bring together a diverse mix of political parties, civil society organizations, labour unions, and patriotic Nigerians who have shown commitment to the coalition’s ideals.
“The vision is to decentralize the movement and take the mission directly to the people,” Nwosu said.
“This is no longer a project centered in Abuja. Nigerians must now take ownership of this collective effort to rescue the country.”
He emphasized that the coalition is built on a shared sense of purpose, urging members at all levels to embody ADC’s core values of openness, compassion, and solidarity.
“This is not a top-down movement,” he added. “Every member, from the national level to the wards, must recognize that ADC is now co-owned by this coalition. It’s a shared journey, and everyone has a role to play.”
Nwosu also disclosed that the convergence would align leadership messaging across the national, regional, and local levels.
He said the initiative will introduce a grassroots-based communication framework aimed at ensuring the coalition’s message resonates with ordinary Nigerians.
“We are also launching a new model of resource mobilization that starts from the grassroots and ensures fair access to tools and platforms that can empower citizens,” he noted.
He said the decision to launch these state-level meetings was made during an emergency session at the ADC Global Campus National Headquarters in Abuja, where he again stressed the urgency of addressing Nigeria’s deepening socio-economic and political crises.
“There is a need to rescue Nigeria from the clutches of nepotism, hunger, corruption, insecurity, and poor governance. We are facing a national emergency and cannot treat this as business as usual,” he said.
Nwosu concluded by calling for unity among Nigerians, urging all citizens — regardless of political affiliation — to join the movement.
“This effort must go beyond political parties. We are building a coalition of conscience. The problems Nigeria faces are bigger than any one party or politician. We must come together, united in purpose, to chart a new course for our country.”