From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said there is no division within its rank over the ongoing move to form a coalition with other political parties and opposition leaders to prosecute the 2027 elections.
The ADC,in a statement by its deputy national secretary, Comrade Nkem Ukandu, who doubles as spokesman to the national chairman, Okey Nwosu, said recent report insinuating a discord, is not true reflection of things in the party.
Ukandu noted that the opposition party at its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, held in Abuja, last year with the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) officials, as observers, unanimously endorsed the coalition strategy.
According to him, “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.
“This party is united in purpose, and we are fully committed to building a credible coalition to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges,” Ukandu said.
He added that “the African Democratic Congress remains firmly united and guided by the same founding principles that have kept us strong and consistent over the years.
“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 are a party built on clear ideological direction and structured leadership.”