ADC new secretariat opens in Abuja as the party dismisses speculation on opposition realignment and reaffirms its coalition goals

ADC new secretariat has been inaugurated in Abuja, marking what party leaders describe as a renewed statement of intent as the African Democratic Congress positions itself for deeper national influence ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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The unveiling, held on Monday, took place without the presence of prominent opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, both of whom the ADC has been actively courting for full membership.

The building, now serving as the party’s national headquarters, previously functioned as Atiku’s presidential campaign office during his last run under the Peoples Democratic Party.

This connection had triggered speculation about new political alignments within the opposition.

ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed such interpretations, stressing that the new headquarters should not be viewed as a strategic signal.

He explained that Atiku’s tenancy simply expired and the ADC subsequently acquired the property.

He said the move was purely administrative. According to him, it carries no hidden messages about ongoing conversations within the broader opposition coalition.

Abdullahi emphasised that the party remains committed to fairness and internal stability as it prepares for its congresses scheduled for February.

He argued that injustice and internal exclusion have destabilised other parties, insisting that the ADC is determined to avoid such pitfalls.

He added that legacy chairmen remain part of the party’s leadership structure, a decision he described as a testament to ADC’s commitment to inclusiveness.

Abdullahi also addressed questions about the standing of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s Peter Obi.

He explained that both men had been given until the end of the Anambra election cycle to make a definitive decision regarding full participation in the coalition. Now that the election has concluded, he said the ADC expects clarity from all involved stakeholders.

According to him, leadership positions within the coalition remain unchanged until further consultations are completed.

ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, told party members that the new headquarters symbolises the coalition’s ambition to reshape Nigeria’s political future.

He described the complex as an engine room for refining strategy, grooming leaders, and strengthening democratic institutions.

Mark said the new home of the ADC embodies the desire for better governance and deeper accountability. He emphasised that the building will serve as the operational centre for policies that aim to uplift communities and reinforce national stability.

The ADC continues to push for all opposition coalition members to resign from their various parties and formally register with the ADC.

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However, this push has encountered resistance from key figures who remain cautious about dissolving their political structures ahead of the 2027 challenge to President Bola Tinubu.