2027: ADC in Ebonyi strengthens coalition with COPDEM summit

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun a strategic effort to build strong coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

On June 6, 2025, the ADC Ebonyi State chapter convened a summit at Akadike Suite in Abakaliki.

The event gathered coalition members and stakeholders, particularly the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), to consolidate political strength.

Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) learned that the summit aimed to foster deeper partnerships across Nigeria’s diverse political landscape.

Dr. Mrs. Jenifer Adibe, the ADC Ebonyi State Chairperson, said the event came at a critical point in Nigeria’s political trajectory.

She applauded the national leadership of ADC and its Southeast Vice Chairman for fostering political cohesion.

According to her, the summit symbolized unity and ADC’s commitment to building a better, inclusive Nigeria.

Dr. Adibe emphasized that Nigeria’s problems required collective action and strategic partnerships beyond regional boundaries.

She said, “Our logo symbolizes a handshake, which reflects unity across ethnic and political divides.”

She appealed to all party members and allies to show commitment, courage, and integrity as the 2027 election season approaches.

Dr. Adibe reaffirmed ADC’s founding values of justice, equity, fairness, and inclusive national development.

She urged members to tap into Nigeria’s rich diversity and collective strength to achieve meaningful change.

“We welcome our coalition partners and are optimistic about the future we can build together,” she said.

“We must continue to build a party that reflects the will and voice of the people,” she added.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Florence Igwe Nome, Chairperson of Ebonyi State COPDEM, gave a passionate speech.

She stated that the decision to partner with ADC was driven by shared ideals, not political convenience.

“Over the past decade, Nigeria has suffered severely across all sectors,” Mrs. Nome said.

She cited widespread corruption, insecurity, economic mismanagement, and institutional decay as threats to democracy.

COPDEM, she explained, is a non-partisan, citizen-led movement focused on accountability and justice.

“We are not spectators. We are committed to reshaping Nigeria into a democratic society where all voices count,” she declared.

Mrs. Nome emphasized the urgency of their partnership with ADC, describing it as a moral duty to rescue the country.

“Today marks the formal launch of the COPDEM-ADC coalition in Ebonyi State,” she announced.

She called on Nigerians to unite around shared values rather than tribal or partisan divisions.

Mr. Israel Ekene Mbam, Executive Director of the Initiative for Youth Development and Impact Makers, delivered the keynote address.

He stressed that no single entity can solve Nigeria’s complex challenges alone.

“Collaborative alliances bring diverse resources and ideas together for real impact,” he said.

Mr. Mbam noted that countries achieve lasting progress when like-minded groups build coalitions to pursue common goals.

He called the ADC-COPDEM partnership an example of how grassroots political forces can steer national transformation.

Mr. Mbam urged participants to sustain the momentum, educate others, and inspire civic participation ahead of 2027.

He closed by saying, “With a formidable alliance, we can together make Nigeria great again.”

The convergence summit also featured goodwill messages, strategy sessions, and renewed pledges of commitment.

Participants agreed to extend outreach and strengthen engagement in local communities across Ebonyi and beyond.

They resolved to popularize the coalition’s vision and ensure its message resonates with the electorate.

There was widespread agreement that political coalitions must be driven by shared values and public accountability.

Observers say the ADC-COPDEM alliance could reshape the political dynamic in Ebonyi State by 2027.

The ADC’s embrace of coalition politics mirrors a broader trend among reformist parties in Nigeria.

As public trust in traditional political actors continues to decline, coalitions like this are gaining traction.

With 2027 looming, stakeholders are increasingly aligning along ideological and value-based lines.

Both ADC and COPDEM affirmed their dedication to Nigeria’s democratic future and institutional recovery.

The summit in Abakaliki may signal a growing wave of political realignment in Nigeria’s Southeast.

Participants say it also reflects a bold attempt to reimagine politics through grassroots engagement and civic collaboration.

Analysts believe the partnership could redefine electoral strategies and citizen involvement in the months to come.

ADC’s leadership expressed confidence that the coalition would energize voters and reshape political expectations.

Meanwhile, COPDEM leaders vowed to maintain their grassroots mobilization and ensure government accountability remains central.

The convergence summit ended with a resounding call to action: to rise above self-interest and serve the Nigerian people.

Both parties acknowledged the challenges ahead but stressed that unity and conviction would prevail.

The 2027 elections may yet become a litmus test for how far such progressive alliances can go in transforming Nigeria’s democracy.

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