The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked off a nationwide consultation across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a bid to strengthen its grassroots base and consolidate its coalition framework ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The initiative, which officially commenced this week, is designed to bring together political allies, civil society organisations, labour unions, and concerned citizens under the ADC’s expanding coalition platform.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Chairman of the ADC, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, emphasised the strategic importance of the consultations, describing them as a “historic” and people-driven process.
“This is not just a political event; it is a deliberate grassroots movement to solidify our presence and deepen coalition integration ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Nwosu said.
He explained that the consultation process, which spans from Monday to Saturday within the first week of June 2025, will involve a convergence in every state capital.
The gatherings are being held in line with a resolution by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and backed by the National Working Committee (NWC).
“This initiative will bring together political parties, civil society organisations, labour unions, and well-meaning patriots who have shown unwavering interest in joining forces with the ADC’s coalition framework,” he noted.
Nwosu stressed that the mission is to decentralise the coalition’s operations, taking the party’s vision, mission, and “rescue agenda” directly to the people.
“The coalition movement is no longer a project centred in Abuja. The time has come for Nigerians to own this mission. This convergence is a gathering of equals, reflecting the foundational spirit upon which the ADC-led coalition was built. This coalition is not top-down,” he declared.
Underscoring the party’s inclusive approach, Nwosu reiterated that the ADC is co-owned by its coalition members and that every party member, from the national leadership to ward-level mobilisers, must adopt this principle.
“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 stated.
He also invoked the party’s signature “handshake” tradition, describing it as a symbol of warmth, unity, and total inclusivity.
“We encourage our members to lead and live by ADC’s DNA of openness, compassion, and solidarity,” Nwosu said.
He further noted that coalition spokespersons and grassroots mobilisers will play central roles in shaping the party’s messaging and agenda across communities.
“A bottom-up communication strategy is being developed to ensure that the party’s message resonates with Nigerians across all regions.
“We are developing a framework for bottom-up communication to ensure our message resonates deeply with every Nigerian, regardless of geography. This programme introduces a new paradigm: resource development and mobilisation from the grassroots up,” he explained.
According to Nwosu, the decision to embark on these state-wide consultations was finalised during an emergency session at the ADC’s Global Campus National Headquarters in Abuja.
During the meeting, he emphasised the urgency of Nigeria’s national challenges and the need for immediate, 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 warned.
