The African Democratic Congress has started a nationwide convergence to engage state chapters and other stakeholders as part of efforts to build a coalition to oppose President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, told journalists on Wednesday in Abuja that this initiative aims to strengthen the party’s grassroots support and enhance coalition unity ahead of the general elections.
On March 20 in Abuja, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others revealed a coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
The announcement sparked widespread debate about the possibility of opposition unity, with political experts and stakeholders sharing varied opinions.
In the following weeks, media reports identified the African Democratic Congress as one of the main platforms for the coalition.
Nwosu announced that the coalition partners’ state-wide convergence under the ADC platform is planned to take place in all 36 states of the federation from Monday to Saturday during the first week of June 2025.
He stated, “The convergence, which will take place in each state capital, follows a resolution of the National Executive Committee and is backed by the National Working Committee. 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. It is no longer a project centered in Abuja. The time has come for Nigerians to own this mission.
“This coalition is not top-down. 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 urged members to embody ADC’s principles of openness, compassion, and solidarity in both leadership and daily actions.
Nwosu stated that the convergence seeks to align leadership and messaging at the national, regional, and local levels.
He stated, “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. According to party insiders, this structure is designed to foster equitable access to tools and platforms that will empower citizens at every level.
“These state-level activities are expected to run concurrently across all regions from May 29 to June 6, 2025. 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. During the meeting, Chief Nwosu passionately 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.
“This movement must embrace Nigerians from all walks of life, those within and outside political systems. The problems we face are bigger than any single party. We must unite as one coalition of conscience.”
