ADC Faction Reaches Out to Jonathan, Saraki, Makinde Ahead of 2027 Elections

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified efforts to expand its political base ahead of the 2027 general elections, extending invitations to former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President Bukola Saraki and other influential political figures to join the party.

The outreach followed the inauguration of the party’s North-East Zonal Congress Committee, which the ADC said marks a renewed push to strengthen its internal structures, promote internal democracy and reposition itself as a national alternative.

Factional National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, disclosed this in a communiqué issued on Tuesday after the inauguration ceremony held in Gombe State on January 11. The event, organised by the party’s national leadership, was chaired by Dr Muhammad Muhammad.

Gombe described the inauguration as a major step toward conducting credible and transparent congresses in the North-East, noting that it was critical to expanding the party’s presence in the zone.

According to the communiqué, the ADC ratified and inaugurated officials to manage the zonal congress process, appointing Mrs Patience Alex as Chairperson of the North-East Zonal Congress Committee and Mr Abayomi Adekunle as Chairman of the Zonal Appeal Committee.

He said the appointments underscore the party’s resolve to deepen internal democracy and build a disciplined platform capable of attracting Nigerians across political, ethnic and regional divides.

Gombe also used the opportunity to call on serving governors, former office holders and national leaders to align with the ADC as it prepares for the 2027 polls.

“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,” he said.

Those invited include Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed; Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri; former Senate President Bukola Saraki; former President Goodluck Jonathan; Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde; Abia State Governor Alex Otti; and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

According to Gombe, the party believes the experience and leadership of these figures would be crucial to building a broad-based coalition capable of driving national renewal.

The ADC reaffirmed its commitment to providing what it described as a credible, inclusive and progressive political platform focused on good governance, national unity and sustainable development.

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