National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Ralphs Okey Nwosu, has revealed that discussions to form a broad political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections are nearing conclusion and will be finalized within the next two weeks.
Speaking to journalists over the weekend, Nwosu disclosed that the ADC has emerged as the preferred platform for several coalition groups aiming to challenge the dominance of the ruling party. He emphasized that this movement is not driven by elite power games but by a grassroots push for inclusive and accountable governance.
“ADC started a process in the last 16 months… because the situation in the country will either one day call for citizens’ revolt or patriots’ coalition,” he said.
Nwosu revealed that committees set up by the party have been engaging with key political stakeholders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former governors Nasir el-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, as well as nearly all 2023 presidential aspirants.
“You cannot discuss leadership, political or otherwise, in Nigeria in isolation,” Nwosu said, adding that consultations have extended beyond politicians to include civil society organizations and grassroots groups.
Dismissing claims that ADC is a mere political “molue” offering free rides to ambitious politicians, he affirmed that the coalition maintains high standards for leadership and reform.
“Any politician who thinks that ADC is a multipurpose vehicle to just get to power must think again… the weakest link cannot create the leaders we need,” he warned.
On the subject of zoning the presidency, Nwosu acknowledged that regional equity remains a concern raised by youth groups, noting that since 1999, the South has held power for 17 years while the North has had 11. However, he said the ADC prioritizes functionality and competence over regional affiliation.
“In ADC, we don’t emphasize this north-south divide. We focus on function, not region, in assigning leadership roles,” he stated.
He concluded by noting that the coalition, which he described as a movement of patriots rather than mere politicians, will unveil its structure and strategy in the coming weeks.