The African Democratic Congress has stepped up efforts to expand its political base ahead of the 2027 general election, calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other prominent political figures to join the party.
The appeal followed the inauguration of the party’s North-East Zonal Congress Committee, which the ADC said marked a renewed push to strengthen its internal structures, promote internal democracy, and reposition the party for national leadership.
ADC factional National Chairman, 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.
In the communiqué, Gombe described the inauguration as a critical step towards consolidating the party’s presence in the North-East and ensuring transparent and credible congresses across the zone.
According to the communiqué, the party ratified and inaugurated key officials 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 reflected the party’s resolve to deepen internal democracy and build a credible platform capable of attracting Nigerians across political divides.
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.
He said, “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.
“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 party reiterated its commitment to offering what it described as a credible, inclusive, and progressive platform focused on good governance, national unity, and sustainable development.
It further stressed that it would continue mobilising Nigerians across all regions in support of a new political direction anchored on accountability, equity, and the collective aspiration to make Nigeria great again.
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, a development that has further fuelled speculation about emerging alliances ahead of the 2027 polls.