Key figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are currently in a high-level closed-door meeting in Abuja, sparking speculations about the party’s positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting is being chaired by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark, and has drawn notable party leaders including Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the party’s National Secretary and former Minister of Interior; Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF); and Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, former Governor of Edo State.
Before the meeting went into a closed session, Mark addressed members of the ADC’s National Working Committee (NWC), stating that the party is committed to breaking away from the prevailing political culture that places personal ambition above national development.
“The ADC is determined to depart from the conventional style of politics that prioritizes personal interest over national progress,” Mark declared, signaling a shift toward reform-driven, ideology-based politics.
Although the exact agenda of the meeting remains undisclosed, party insiders suggest the gathering may involve discussions on party strategy, coalition-building, and the emergence of a potential presidential candidate ahead of 2027.
The ADC, which has steadily positioned itself as a third-force alternative to Nigeria’s two dominant parties—the APC and PDP—has been actively reorganizing its national structure and engaging political heavyweights ahead of the next electoral cycle.
More details are expected to emerge following the conclusion of the closed-door session.
