The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has initiated a nationwide stakeholder convergence aimed at building a strong coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, announced that the party had commenced state-by-state consultations to engage local chapters, political allies, civil society organizations, labour unions, and other patriotic stakeholders. The consultations, he said, are geared toward strengthening grassroots mobilisation and ensuring a unified coalition structure across the country.
This move follows the March 20 coalition announcement in Abuja, where former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai were revealed as part of a strategic alliance aimed at unseating President Tinubu in 2027. Media reports have since identified ADC as a core platform anchoring the coalition's framework.
According to Nwosu, the convergence will hold across all 36 state capitals from May 29 to June 6, 2025. “This convergence, backed by a resolution of the National Executive Committee and the National Working Committee, will solidify our state structures and bring on board key partners who are aligned with our mission for national rescue,” he stated.
He stressed that the initiative is not a top-down project but a bottom-up movement that belongs to the people. “The vision and mission of the coalition must be taken directly to the people, where it belongs. This is no longer an Abuja-centered effort. Every Nigerian must take ownership,” Nwosu said.
He urged members and partners to uphold ADC’s values of openness, compassion, and solidarity while ensuring that leadership and messaging are harmonized at all levels. He also revealed that a framework is being developed to support bottom-up communication and grassroots-driven resource mobilization.
“These state-level engagements will drive equitable access to tools and platforms needed to empower communities. Our goal is to ensure the coalition message resonates deeply across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones,” he added.
The plan was finalized during an emergency meeting at ADC’s Global Campus National Headquarters in Abuja, where Nwosu emphasized the gravity of Nigeria’s current state.
“There is an urgent need to rescue Nigeria from the clutches of nepotism, hunger, impunity, corruption, insecurity, insurgency, and poor governance,” he declared. “This is a national emergency, not business as usual. It is time for collective political action.”
Nwosu concluded by reiterating that the coalition must transcend political affiliations. “This movement must welcome Nigerians from all walks of life. The problems we face are beyond any single party. We must unite as one coalition of conscience to deliver the country from systemic failure.”
ADEOLA KUNLE
