The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced a country wide consultation to position the party and deepen coalition integration ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the party, the consultation, which is expected to take place across the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is a grassroots movement to make the party visible across the country.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Chairman of the party, Chief Ralph Nwosu, emphasised that the initiative is more than a political event, adding that “it is a deliberate grassroots movement to solidify its grassroots presence and deepen coalition integration ahead of the 2027 general elections.”
The consultation is expected to witness a convergence of coalition partners under the ADC platform.
Chief Nwosu said, “This historic programme is scheduled to run across all 36 states of the federation from Monday to Saturday within the first week of June, 2025.
“The convergence, which will take place in each state capital, follows a resolution of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and is backed by the National Working Committee (NWC).
“It will bring together political parties, civil society organisations, 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”.
Chief Nwosu explained that the coalition movement “is no longer a project centred in Abuja. The time has come for Nigerians to own this mission”, stressing that the convergence is a gathering of equals, reflecting the foundational spirit upon which the ADC-led coalition was built.
The opposition party leader said, “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, reiterating the party’s signature handshake tradition.”
The national chairman described it as a symbol of warmth, unity, and total inclusivity and encouraged members to lead and live by “ADC’s DNA of openness, compassion, and solidarity,” adding that the convergence aims to harmonise leadership and messaging across national, regional, and local levels.
“Known coalition spokespersons and grassroots mobilisers 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 programme also introduces a new paradigm: resource development and mobilization from the grassroots up.
“The decision to activate these state-wide meetings was finalized during an emergency session held at the ADC’s Global Campus National Headquarters in Abuja”, he said.
During the meeting, Chief Nwosu reiterated the urgency of the national crisis and the need for collective political action.
“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,” he said.