The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced a nationwide engagement tour across all 36 states as part of a strategic push to build a formidable coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.

The party’s National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.

He noted that the effort is designed to consolidate grassroots support and forge a united front against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

The move follows growing political momentum around an emerging opposition alliance. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai are among prominent figures proposing a coalition geared toward unseating the ruling party in 2027.

Also, it is understood that the ADC is one of the key platforms considered for the coalition effort.

Nwosu confirmed that a coordinated series of state-wide convergence events under the ADC platform would run from May 29 to June 6, 2025, across all state capitals. These gatherings, he said, are meant to unify coalition partners, political parties, civil society groups, labour unions, and other reform-minded Nigerians.

“The convergence, which will take place in each state capital, follows a resolution of the National Executive Committee and is backed by the National Working Committee. It will bring together political parties, civil society organizations, labour unions, and well-meaning patriots who have consistently demonstrated interest in joining forces with ADC’s coalition framework,” he said.

He added that the party intends to decentralize its coalition mission and shift ownership of the movement to the grassroots level.

“The idea is to take the vision, mission, and rescue agenda of ADC and its partners to the people, where it truly belongs. It is no longer a project centered in Abuja. The time has come for Nigerians to own this mission,” Nwosu stated.

Describing the coalition as inclusive and collaborative, Nwosu emphasized that members across all levels must embrace a shared identity.

“This coalition is not top-down. Every member, from national to ward level, should now be fully adjusted to the tradition that ADC is co-owned by the coalition. This is a shared journey,” he said.

He also called on party members and partners to embody the values of openness, compassion, and solidarity, which he described as core to the ADC’s political culture.

Speaking further on the objectives of the convergence, Nwosu explained that the events are aimed at harmonizing party messaging and leadership direction from the grassroots to the national level.

“We are developing a framework for bottom-up communication, ensuring our message resonates deeply with every Nigerian, regardless of geography,” he said.

He revealed that part of the program includes grassroots-driven resource mobilization, designed to equip citizens with the tools necessary to actively participate in nation-building.

“The program also introduces a new paradigm: resource development and mobilization from the grassroots up. According to party insiders, this structure is designed to foster equitable access to tools and platforms that will empower citizens at every level,” he said.

Nwosu noted that the decision to activate the state-level engagements was reached during an emergency session at the party’s Global Campus National Headquarters in Abuja. At that meeting, he stressed the urgency of Nigeria’s deteriorating state and the need for urgent collective political intervention.

“There is an urgent need to rescue Nigeria from the grips of nepotism, hunger, impunity, corruption, insecurity, insurgency, and poor governance. We cannot afford to treat this as business as usual. This is a national emergency,” he said