Owerri, Imo State – African Democratic Congress (ADC) held a highly successful meeting at Oha Owere Hall on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The gathering brought together party faithfuls and coalition partners, marking a significant step towards a strong united front and convergence of coalition for the 2027 elections.

The meeting which was held at Oha Owere Hall was a resounding success, with attendees collectively agreeing to put aside differences and strive for greater inclusion and participation. Inspiring keynote addresses were delivered, boosting the morale of the party faithfuls.

ADC Chairman Owerri Municipal , Hon. Success Opara, delivered an impactful speech, reminding party members that the odds are in their favor and urging them to seize the opportunity for a better Imo State. He promised an inclusive leadership style and warned against inactive ward leaders who want to benefit without contributing.

Despite the rainy weather, the meeting saw a significant turnout of members and party faithfuls from across party lines. The ADC’s Orange Revolution has taken root in Nigeria, and Imo State is proudly part of this movement.

The meeting’s success signals a strong foundation for the party’s future endeavors, and the ADC is poised to make a significant impact in the 2027 elections.

Demola Olarenwaju, the Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the media of adding to their challenges, especially on report of the adoption of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as the opposition coalition platform.

He said this on Saturday in a tweet on his X handle, adding that he was surprised at the wide reports that the ADC is the opposition coalition’s platform ahead of the 2027 elections.

”Nigerian newspapers often contribute to our challenges. A group is in the process of pursuing party registration, just like any other Nigerian, but they need to coordinate this with the coalition.

He maintained that ADA has not been adopted by the coalition, stressing that the public will be informed about the appropriate choices and decision reached by the coalition on ADA.

”ADA has not been adopted by the coalition, and when the time is right, the public will be informed about the appropriate choices and decisions. Just be patient with that.,” he wrote

Ekwutosblog recalled that the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NCG) formally wrote to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, seeking the registration of a new political party – All Democratic Alliance, ADA.

This has sparked speculations that Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufa’i, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi and others would adopt ADA as their platform for the 2027 election.

The Presidency has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will choose his running mate in the 2027 election only after formally accepting the All Progressives Congress’ nomination during its convention in 2026.

Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Thursday in an interview with Daily Trust newspaper.

Onanuga dismissed the concern that presidency has remained silent over the omission of Vice President Kashim Shettima from a wave of endorsements for Tinubu.

According to him, the speculation of a rift between Tinubu and Shettima was baseless.

“When I read the report, I dismissed it as a non issue. In a presidential system, the candidate emerges first and then selects a running mate. That’s what happened under Buhari – he was nominated first and later picked his running mate. You don’t do both at once.

“Once INEC releases the timetable, the party convention will hold, and if the president is nominated again, he will choose his run-ning mate,” he said.