2027: ADC Strategises To Battle APGA, NDC For Votes In Anambra

Conscious of the obvious strong challenges the party will face in competing for votes in the state in the coming general election, especially with the two major political parties including, the state-controlled All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) which its presidential candidate, is a former governor of the state, Mr. Peter Obi, leaders, and, other major stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress in Anambra state have held a meeting to map out strategies to woo grassroots’ support in the state during the polls.

The party leaders who attended the brainstorming political meeting that lasted for several hours in Geo-Gold Hotel/Suites in Awka, the state capital on Wednesday, included the founding National Chairman of the party, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu; deputy governorship candidate of the party in the last governorship election in the state, Dr. Ndubuisi Nwobu; national organising secretary, Hon. Chinedu Idigo; state chairman, Hon. Ben-Chuks Nwosu; women leader, Hon. Nkechi Oguerina; the party’s House of Representatives candidate for Idemili-North/ Idemili–South, Hon. Nnamdi Ifedi, and, former member of the House Representatives for the Idemili-North/ Idemili–South federal constituency,Dr. Christian Okeke, and, several others.

Briefing newsmen at the end of the meeting, ADC’s former deputy governorship candidate and leader of the party in the state, Ndubuisi Nwobu said that they brainstormed on how to strengthen the party’s organisation, grassroots mobilisation and national coordination.

He said that the meeting brought together all the leaders of the party who are indigenes of the state serving at the national, state, Local Government levels, as well as, other key stakeholders including those at the local governments, and candidates in the coming general election.

Nwobu explained that the engagement provided a platform for leadership interaction, strengthening of organisational coordination, review of grassroots mobilisation and discussion of the responsibilities of members and leaders across the party structure.

He stated that the party leaders and, other stakeholders during the meeting, particularly reaffirmed the loyalty of the state chapter to the national chairman, Senator David Marks, and, national secretary, HE Rauf Aregbosola’s leadership, and, pledged its absolute commitment to work for the victory of the party’s presidential candidate, former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar, and, his running-mate, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi during the come 16th January, 2027 Presidential election, as well as, the victory of all the Senatorial, House of Representatives and State Assembly Candidates in the state.

Meanwhile, in his remarks during the meeting, the ADC’s founding National Chairman, and Director-General, Atiku Abubakar Campaign Council (Operations), Ralph Okey Nwosu acknowledged the peculiar political and socio-economic challenges confronting the South-East zone.

He, however, highlighted what he described as the opportunity presented by the ADC coalition and the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar to advance greater political inclusion for the South-East and create opportunities for broader economic development.

Chief Nwosu urged stakeholders to view the current political process within the wider context of economic liberation, political inclusion and effective participation of the South-East in national governance.

In his own remarks, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) Barr George Okoye expressed confidence in the party’s readiness for the political contest and encouraged members to remain committed to strengthening ADC structures and activity at the grassroots.

Also speaking, National Organising Secretary of the party, Prince Chinedu Idigo assured the Anambra State leadership and members of the continued support of the national organisation

He reaffirmed the readiness of the national structure to work with the State organisation and encouraged members to intensify mobilisation, strengthen their local structures and remain actively engaged in party activities.

The party’s leader in the state, Dr. Ndubisi Nwobu in his speech during the meeting called on members to take an active role in propagating the ideals and programmes of the presidential candidate, who he described as the “choice of Nigerians today because of his message of restoration of Petroleum Subsidy through Production-Led Subsidy resonates with at least 75% of Nigerians”.

Nwobu reiterated support for a production-led approach to subsidy and economic reform, which he said could stimulate production and contribute to economic recovery.

The State Chairman of the party, Hon Ben-Chuks Nwosu in his own address emphasised the need to intensify youth mobilisation, constructive inclusion of genuine support groups and sustained grassroots engagement across the State.

He also stressed the importance of voter education and mobilisation around the ongoing voter-card collection exercise, encouraging party leaders and members to assist eligible citizens with relevant information and encourage participation in accordance with INEC procedures.

He, also called for greater activity at the grassroots and continued strengthening of the party’s structures across all the polling Units in Anambra State.

Speaking on behalf of his co-candidates, Nnamdi Oluchukwu Ifedi, the ADC candidate for Idemili North and Idemili South federal Constituency expressed the candidates’ commitment to the party’s organisational efforts and grassroots engagement.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the candidates to working collectively with the party leadership and structures, and expressed confidence in ADC’s prospects across the various levels of representation being contested by the party.
He called for continued coordination between candidates, party structures and grassroots stakeholders, stressing the importance of collective effort in translating the party’s organisational work into meaningful political participation.