The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that it is nearing the completion of a major coalition deal with at least three former federal ministers and several prominent political figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The revelation was made by Prince Jolayemi Akadi, Chairman of the ADC in Kwara State, during the inauguration of the party’s new state secretariat along Olorunsogo Road in Ilorin on Wednesday.
The event also marked the formal alignment of the ADC with the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), a civil society organisation dedicated to grassroots mobilisation and democratic education.
“We are at 90 percent agreement with these leaders,” Akadi said.
“They know what’s at stake and they are joining us to help reposition Kwara and Nigeria.”
He further noted that the incoming defectors, many of whom have national name recognition, share the ADC’s vision for political transformation and inclusiveness, particularly at the grassroots level.
Akadi also praised the collaborative spirit between the ADC and COPDEM, noting that the fusion will boost local structures and public trust ahead of 2027.
“Fifty percent of the votes we need are from ward level,” he said.
“That’s why we’re working with people who have already made an impact in their communities.”
On internal party strategy, the Kwara ADC chairman emphasized that coalition-building must come with a willingness to compromise and reorganize.
“In a merger or coalition, there must be give and take. Positions are not permanent,” Akadi stated.
“We must be ready to make way when necessary to strengthen the platform.”
He also commended senior party leaders who, he said, have demonstrated rare political maturity by stepping aside for others to strengthen the collective agenda.
“But to succeed, we must be selfless like our national leaders who have shown readiness to step aside for others in the interest of coalition building,” he added.
The ADC has gained national attention after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition voices identified it as a potential rallying platform for dislodging the APC in the next electoral cycle.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.
