Kachikwu-led ADC faction holds convention in Abuja

The Dumebi Kachikwu-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is preparing for its national convention in Abuja, signaling strategic moves ahead of the 2027 general elections. The convention, scheduled for Sunday, aims to consolidate the party's position and chart a course for future political engagement.

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The convention is part of the party’s strategic preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections and is expected to bring together party leaders, delegates, state executives, youth and women representatives, and political stakeholders from across the federation.

According to a press invitation issued by Acting National Working Committee Chairman Kingsley Temitope Ogah, the gathering will convene party leaders, delegates, state executives, youth and women representatives, and political stakeholders from across Nigeria. The event is designed to be a platform for crucial deliberations on the party's trajectory.

Key objectives for the convention include strengthening the ADC's internal democratic structures and overseeing the selection of members for the National Working Committee. It will also address critical decisions regarding the party's participation in the upcoming 2027 electoral process. Beyond internal party matters, the convention intends to foster robust discussions on national development, political inclusion, and grassroots mobilization.

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The gathering will deliberate on the future direction of the party, strengthen its internal democratic structures, and oversee the emergence of members of the National Working Committee, as well as other critical decisions concerning the party’s participation in the 2027 electoral process.

The ADC faction seeks to position itself as a stronger democratic alternative capable of addressing Nigeria's pressing challenges. The convention, set to take place at A-Class Garden in Wuse 2, Abuja, underscores the party's commitment to strategic planning and active participation in the nation's political landscape.

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The convention will also provide a platform for robust discussions on national development, political inclusion, grassroots mobilisation, and the need to build a stronger democratic alternative capable of addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges.