The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition partners on Friday held a landmark political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, adopting the ADC as the official platform for their joint political resurgence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the summit, the Chairman of ADC in Abia State, Don Norman Obinna, said the coalition’s decision transcends political realignment and represents a bold response to what he described as years of governance failure, economic mismanagement, and widespread disenfranchisement under the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.
“ADC is adopted as a coalition party to right the wrongs orchestrated by the APC. The unemployment rate is alarming, the naira is in a free fall, and the civil servants’ minimum wage is a national disgrace,” Obinna declared.
He noted that the coalition’s mission is to bring relief to Nigerians, combat hunger, and steer the country back on the path to prosperity.
Obinna further called for the liberation of Abia and Nigeria through visionary leadership anchored on integrity, equity, and accountability.
“Since 1999, our ideology in Abia has been to bring in men of integrity who can rebuild Nigeria with justice and fairness,” he added. “Good governance must be rooted in probity and transparency.”
Delivering the keynote address, Professor Uzoma Emmanuel Afamefuna, a political scholar and reform advocate, underscored the critical role of stakeholder engagement and civic participation in shaping Nigeria’s democratic trajectory.
Afamefuna condemned the continued marginalisation of the South East and advocated for rotational leadership, equitable representation, and issue-based campaigns.
“We must not sell our votes for rice, wrappers, or fake promises. Only through citizen-led accountability can Nigeria chart a new course,” he said.
Also speaking, Rev. Blessed Amalambu, the ADC’s 2023 House of Assembly candidate in Abia State, urged coalition leaders to critically screen political aspirants and guard against infiltration by corrupt political actors.
The summit ended with a reaffirmation of the coalition’s commitment to unity, strategic planning, and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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