(DDM) – The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has formally announced that its end-of-month general meeting will hold on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM Nigeria time, with participation expected from members across Nigeria, Africa, Europe, North America, and other parts of the world.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the meeting will be hosted virtually through Zoom, with access provided via Meeting ID 871 4880 4861 and Passcode 798790. The official notice also appeared on the organization’s website, www.copdem.org, urging full attendance by all members.
Leaders of COPDEM said the meeting will serve as a major convergence point to deliberate on Nigeria’s democratic future, address concerns over governance, and build strategies for civic mobilization ahead of the 2027 elections and beyond.
Organizers stressed that the general meeting is not just routine but symbolic, representing COPDEM’s growing reach as one of the most vocal political watchdog movements in Nigeria today.
COPDEM has consistently positioned itself as a strong defender of democracy, condemning electoral malpractice, voter suppression, and authoritarian tendencies within Nigeria’s political landscape.
The group’s activities gained wider recognition in the aftermath of the 2023 presidential elections, when it mobilized protests, issued press releases, and launched advocacy campaigns against what it described as “systemic democratic subversion.”
Analysts say the upcoming meeting may discuss strategies to counter shrinking civic space in Nigeria, rising insecurity, corruption allegations against political leaders, and the urgency of youth inclusion in governance.
The coalition has also been expanding its diaspora networks, recognizing that Nigerians abroad contribute significantly through remittances, advocacy, and international lobbying. According to insiders, COPDEM leaders view the diaspora not just as supporters but as “strategic partners in sustaining Nigeria’s democracy.”
With Zoom providing a platform that bridges borders, organizers believe the September meeting will highlight global solidarity, allowing voices from New York, London, Johannesburg, Toronto, and Abuja to be heard in real time.
Political commentators note that such global coordination strengthens COPDEM’s credibility as a grassroots-driven but internationally connected force. Some argue that this gives the movement a stronger negotiating hand in national debates compared to traditional opposition parties.
Sources within the group hinted that discussions may also include preparations for policy dialogues, media campaigns, and grassroots mobilization projects in Nigerian states before the year ends.
Observers expect the meeting to further position COPDEM as a central player in shaping democratic conversations as Nigeria inches toward the 2027 electoral cycle, where political alliances and movements will determine new power dynamics.
The coalition’s leadership has repeatedly insisted that democracy cannot survive without citizens’ active participation, accountability from leaders, and unwavering global solidarity.
As the September 30 meeting approaches, expectations are rising among members and sympathizers, who see the gathering as an opportunity to strengthen unity, refine strategies, and set the tone for the next phase of Nigeria’s democratic struggle.