By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
Barely two weeks after the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party has called on prominent Nigerian political figures, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, to join it.
The move is part of the party’s efforts to expand its political base ahead of the 2027 general election.
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.
This was contained in a communiqué issued on Tuesday, January 13, by the ADC factional National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, after the inauguration ceremony held in Gombe State on January 11.
In the communiqué, 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 therefore appealed to some 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.
“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,” he said.
The ADC stressed that it is committed to offering what it described as a credible, inclusive, and progressive platform focused on good governance, national unity, and sustainable development.
The party said 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 party’s January 11 inauguration was organised by its national leadership and presided over by Dr Muhammad Muhammad.
In the communiqué, Gombe further said the inauguration is a critical step towards consolidating the party’s presence in the North-East and ensuring transparent and credible congresses across the zone.
