The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Enugu State Chapter has held its enlarged meeting with coalition groups and partners, in it’s effort to continue building structures, especially at the grassroots level.
With the theme, ‘Convergence of Coalition Partners Meeting’ at the Dragon events Centre Enugu on Saturday, the National Chairman of the party, Chief Ralph Nwosu, represented by the National Vice Chairman (South-East), Mr. Godsent Chilos, revealed that the party is working to expand its ideology focused on improving the welfare of Nigerians.
Nwosu in his speech, emphasised the party’s commitment to strengthening alliances under the theme “Strengthening Alliance for A Better Nigeria.”
According to him, the ADC is focused on rebuilding Nigeria through sound governance and aims to lift millions out of poverty and economic despair caused by the current administration at various levels.
“ADC is working to take over realms of power at both federal and state levels, and we are ready to move Nigerians from lack and hardship as no one currently in the country is happy with the negative socioeconomic development in Nigeria,” he said.
Highlighting the widespread insecurity across the nation, Nwosu stated:
“The insecurity throughout the country is unprecedented and alarming; and doesn’t spare anyone, even the rural farmer in his or her village is not safe to peacefully go to the farm any longer.”
He decried the worsening poverty and hardship facing citizens, blaming poor leadership.
“The socioeconomic indicators are very negative and plunging millions of Nigerians into abject and generational poverty, making the nation the poverty capital of the world,” he noted.
To address this, Nwosu announced a new grassroots campaign.
“We are launching ‘Operation Power Must Change Hands’ at the grassroots to mobilise Nigerians to see the need to change the negative narrative and liberate our people and nation from misrule.”
He further stressed the ADC’s determination to reform the nation’s political and economic landscape:
“We will leave no stone unturned in our resolve to turn the socioeconomic and political tide and ensure it better lives of Nigerians.”
Also speaking at the event, diplomat and policy expert Dr. Chukwuma Okenwa urged opposition parties to take up their constitutional role of holding the ruling parties accountable.
“Opposition parties in the country should brace up to play their role of checkmating what the ruling parties are doing in the best interest of Nigerians.”
“You must speak out and make your voices and perspectives clear in issues that affect Nigerians,” he advised.
Dr. Okenwa also pointed to internal flaws in party structures:
“Political parties must strengthen their internal democracy mechanisms. Lack of internal democracy is responsible for crisis in most major political parties in the country and it has eroded the trust Nigerians have in these parties.”
On her part, Mrs. Sylvia Abanah, State Coordinator of the Nigeria League of Women Voters, stressed the importance of women’s involvement in political strategy and candidacy.
“The ADC stands a better chance of winning elections especially at the state, council area, and ward levels when women are made candidates and galvanized to see reasons to vote for their fellow women,” she said.
Earlier in her welcome address, Enugu State Chairman of ADC, Comrade Stella Chukwuma, said that what Nigerians seek is simple: good governance.
“Only good governance can bring the needed development and benefits of democracy to Nigerians,” she stated.
She added that the ADC has the necessary coalition strength and grassroots support to bring about that change:
“In 2027, we must vote with one voice to change the tide and enthrone good governance in order to tackle the hardship in the land and liberate our people. ADC has come to offer the platform for socioeconomic and political emancipation.”
Highlighting the party’s action plan, Chukwuma said:
“We have arranged for unprecedented door-to-door grassroots political consciousness and mobilisation as well as ensure we give our people hope of a new Nigeria and better life for them all.”
She further stated that the ADC is open to strategic partnerships:
“The party is open for genuine progressive partnerships with non-governmental organisations and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to see how best to mobilise Nigerians for genuine change through their votes.”
The event was widely attended by ADC coalition partners, as well as over 300 ward, council, and state executive members drawn from across Enugu State.
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