ADC Confirms 2027 Coalition Talks, Warns APC Government 'Not To Derail Moving Train' | Sahara Reporters
Comrade Nkem Ukandu, the ADC Deputy National Secretary and spokesperson to the national chairman, in a statement on Tuesday, said the coalition decision was made after extensive consultations with stakeholders across zones.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed ongoing coalition talks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Comrade Nkem Ukandu, the ADC Deputy National Secretary and spokesperson to the national chairman, in a statement on Tuesday, said the coalition decision was made after extensive consultations with stakeholders across zones.
Ukandu recalled the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, in 2024, where the coalition strategy was unanimously endorsed in the presence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
He said, "We are open to collaboration with all progressive-minded Nigerians, and we have demonstrated this by amending our Constitution to accommodate partners who are equally passionate about national development.
“Handshake has always been in our DNA—not out of desperation, but because we believe in inclusive governance and coalition-building based on shared values. We consulted widely, deeply engaged stakeholders across zones, and only moved forward after reaching a well-considered consensus.”
“Following that, we held additional NEC meetings, including one in October of the same year. In total, we convened over four NEC meetings —.all focused on solidifying our position. In some of these gatherings, coalition partners were admitted as observers, and INEC’s statutory presence reaffirmed the legitimacy of the process,” he added.
He added that no dissenting voice was recorded during National Working Committee (NWC) meetings, reinforcing the party’s internal cohesion and shared vision.
“This party is fully committed to building a credible coalition to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges,” Ukandu said.
Reflecting on the recently held ADC Global Summit on May 14, 2025, he stated that State and Zonal Chairmen all spoke in alignment with the coalition strategy.
"Any external force attempting to disrupt our progress or sow confusion within our ranks will ultimately fail. ADC is focused, united, and unstoppable. No matter the political shenanigans of the APC-led government, they cannot derail this moving train," he concluded.
