ADC Coalition Gets Major Backing in Southeast ahead of 2027 Elections

• The South East Democratic Forum (SEDEF) has expressed support for the ADC coalition movement as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum
• SEDEF praised ADC leaders for their organisation and foresight, describing the coalition as a “fresh breath of opposition”
• The group reaffirmed its commitment to promoting people-oriented and democratic leadership across the country

Abakaliki, Ebonyi state - A regional political support group, the South East Democratic Forum (SEDEF), has declared support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition movement.

The regional political group, in a statement released on Sunday, September 7, praised ADC leaders for what it described as effective organisation and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Legit.ng gathers that the coalition movement held its first meeting over the weekend in Ebonyi state. The gathering is seen as part of early efforts by opposition figures to build a stronger platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections.

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2027: ADC offers electorate political hope - SEDEF

In a statement signed by its national president, Chris Ogbu, and endorsed by national publicity secretary, Charles Otu, SEDEF commended the coalition leaders for what it called “foresight in embracing the new national political rhythm.”

“As a group, we have carefully watched unfolding events and political dynamics across the nation and we wish to commend the leaders of opposition political parties for offering the electorate political hope and serving as alternative voices in our democracy,” the statement read in part.

The group added that the coalition offers Nigerians “a fresh breath of opposition” capable of challenging what it described as failures in governance.

“The hope of a credible alternative Nigerians have been yearning for has now risen with the coming together of these men of diverse calibres and backgrounds,” it said.

SEDEF pushes for people-oriented leadership

SEDEF said it remains committed to supporting progressive and democratic values nationwide.

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“As a humanitarian pressure group and political machinery, we seek the emergence of a people-oriented, Afro-centric and democratic leadership across the country,” the statement concluded.

Ganduje not joining ADC, says aide

In a related development, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has no intention of leaving the ruling party, according to his spokesperson, Edwin Olofu.

The clarification comes in response to mounting speculation that the former Kano state governor was preparing to defect to the ADC, barely two months after he resigned from the APC leadership.

Olofu dismissed the rumours as unfounded, stating that Ganduje remained loyal to both the party and President Bola Tinubu.

Source: Legit.ng