The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to broaden its political base ahead of the 2027 general elections, formally calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other prominent political leaders to join the party.
The appeal followed the inauguration of the party’s North-East Zonal Congress Committee, an exercise the ADC described as part of a renewed drive to strengthen its internal structures, entrench internal democracy, and reposition the party for national leadership.
Factional National Chairman of the ADC, Nafiu Gombe, disclosed this in a communiqué issued on Tuesday after the inauguration ceremony held in Gombe State on January 11. The event, organised by the party’s national leadership, was presided over by Dr Muhammad Muhammad.
According to the communiqué, Gombe said the inauguration marked a critical step toward consolidating the party’s presence in the North-East and ensuring transparent and credible congresses across the zone. He noted that key officials were ratified and inaugurated to oversee the zonal congress process.
Mrs Patience Alex was appointed Chairperson of the North-East Zonal Congress Committee, while Mr Abayomi Adekunle was inaugurated as Chairman of the Zonal Appeal Committee.
Gombe said the development underscored the party’s resolve to deepen internal democracy and build a credible political platform capable of attracting Nigerians across party lines.
He also made a direct appeal to several serving governors, elder statesmen, and national leaders to join the ADC as it positions itself as an alternative force in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“The authentic national leadership of the ADC passionately appeals to and invites the following eminent personalities to join the party in its mission to rebuild and reposition Nigeria,” Gombe said.
Those invited include the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed; the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri; former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki; former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan; Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti; and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
“The ADC believes their experience, leadership, and patriotism are crucial in uniting efforts to make Nigeria great again,” the communiqué stated.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to offering what it described as a credible, inclusive, and progressive platform anchored on good governance, national unity, and sustainable development. It added that it would continue to mobilise Nigerians across all regions in support of a new political direction built on accountability, equity, and collective national aspiration.
The move comes amid renewed political realignments, barely two weeks after the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, defected to the David Mark-led ADC—an action that has further fuelled speculation over emerging alliances ahead of the 2027 polls.
