By OBSERVERS TIMES.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, has confirmed that his party is actively engaged in coalition talks with a wide range of political stakeholders, fueling speculation about potential defections from prominent figures like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. While Nwosu remained tight-lipped about specific individuals, he emphasized the ADC’s commitment to building a “mega African political party” capable of rescuing Nigeria and the continent.
Nwosu’s comments come amidst reports from OBSERVERS TIMES, which suggest that the ADC is emerging as a favored option for Atiku Abubakar’s camp, who are reportedly seeking a “politically neutral, structurally intact, and increasingly attractive” platform for coalition building. The report cited concerns about the Social Democratic Party (SDP), previously seen as a potential vehicle, being “compromised” and a “political minefield.”
“The ADC leadership has held conversations with all major stakeholders in the coalition drive and even people in government — that is, even people in the APC,” Nwosu stated, indicating the breadth of the party’s outreach. “And they are all committed to building a mega African political party. So, we have spoken with all critical stakeholders. So, the stakeholders are all working together on this.”
He further revealed that the ADC has absorbed 21 deregistered political parties in the last decade, bolstering its national presence. “We are part of the move. We have been working to give Nigerians a democracy that will improve their lives from the beginning. And within the last 10 years, about 21 national parties that have been deregistered have joined us in ADC. So, they all identified with our party.”
The Chairman promised a significant announcement before the end of the week, adding, “Currently, we are involved in coalition talks with all critical stakeholders. And we are meeting frequently, and by the grace of God, before the end of this week, we will announce some of the recent developments to the entire world. The Nigeria project is not local. Nigeria is critical to Africa. And that is why ADC is determined to bring about good leadership to rescue Africa, not just Nigeria.”
OBSERVERS TIMES report highlighted that the ADC is seen as a “clean slate” and a potential hub for various political factions, including “LP sympathisers, former APC progressives, El-Rufai loyalists, and several disillusioned PDP stalwarts.” This aligns with Nwosu’s emphasis on building a “broad, formidable, and credible” coalition.
While the ADC Chairman remained evasive regarding direct approaches from Atiku and Obi, his confirmation of ongoing talks with “all major stakeholders” has intensified speculation about potential high-profile defections. The upcoming announcement from the ADC is eagerly awaited, as it could reshape the political landscape ahead of the next election cycle.
