The coalition of opposition political parties in Gombe State has formally adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its unified platform to contest the 2027 general elections in the state.
The development was announced during an expanded caucus meeting held Tuesday in Gombe, with top ADC officials and key figures from opposition blocs in attendance.
Speaking at the event, former Minister of Transportation and coalition leader, Senator Abdullahi Umar, declared that the alliance’s objective transcends politics, stressing that it aims to “salvage the people of Gombe, the nation, and its citizens from the current socio-economic woes” inflicted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said, “This is not just about unseating the APC.
“It is a rescue mission. The electorate must rise and be wise in 2027. They remain the ultimate judges.”
Umar also announced that ADC would soon commence ward-level membership registration across all 114 wards in the state, as part of plans to build momentum and widen the party’s support base.
While addressing the gathering, the former minister emphasised that the party is open to all Nigerians, regardless of past political affiliation.
“We are throwing the door wide open. Whether you’re from PDP, APC, or elsewhere, there’s room for everyone here. We’re united by a common purpose, to give Gombe State a better future,” Umar stated.
In his welcome remarks, ADC State Chairman, Auwal Abba Barde, assured the coalition members of inclusion and collaboration, urging new entrants to get to work immediately.
“We need committed hands, not just numbers. Our goal is to win, and win decisively,” Barde said, citing growing public dissatisfaction with the status quo.
He called for a power shift both in Gombe and at the federal level, highlighting widespread economic hardship and governance failures.
Naijaonpoint reports that the meeting was attended by prominent political heavyweights from across party lines, signalling a possible realignment ahead of the next election cycle.
Attendees included AVM Adamu Fura (Rtd.) and Dr. Babayo Ardo, both 2023 PDP governorship aspirants; Former Deputy Governor John Lazarus Yoriyo of the APC; Representatives of ex-Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Pantami; Former commissioners and stakeholders from the APC, PDP, and other political groupings.