2027 Shake-Up Begins: ADC Hosts Power-Shift Coalition Meeting In Abia!

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its coalition partners convened a major political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, on Friday, presenting a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections.

During the gathering, Don Norman Obinna, Chairman of ADC in Abia State, announced that the party had officially been adopted as the platform for the coalition’s political resurgence.

Obinna explained that the coalition’s formation goes beyond political restructuring — it is a response to prolonged governance failures, economic hardship, and widespread disillusionment under the current APC-led administration.

He asserted, “The ADC has emerged as the coalition’s vessel for correcting the injustices inflicted by the APC. Unemployment is soaring, the naira continues to depreciate, and civil servants are burdened with a disgracefully low minimum wage.”

Highlighting the coalition’s mission, Obinna emphasized the need to ease the suffering of Nigerians, eradicate hunger, and steer the nation back toward economic and social progress. He called for the liberation of both Abia State and Nigeria through visionary, transparent, and accountable leadership.

“Since 1999, our guiding principle in Abia has been to promote men of integrity who can rebuild Nigeria with justice and fairness,” he noted. “True governance must be anchored in transparency and accountability.”

Delivering the keynote address, Professor Uzoma Emmanuel Afamefuna, a respected political analyst and reform advocate, underscored the importance of civic engagement and stakeholder participation in shaping Nigeria’s future. He decried the marginalization of the South East and advocated for rotational leadership, equitable representation, and issue-based campaigns.

“We must resist the temptation to sell our votes for rice, wrappers, or empty promises,” Professor Afamefuna said. “Only a citizen-driven accountability movement can steer Nigeria in a new direction.”

Also speaking, Rev. Blessed Amalambu, ADC’s 2023 House of Assembly candidate in Abia, called on coalition leaders to carefully vet aspirants and protect the movement from infiltration by corrupt political actors.