The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, will today inaugurate the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, formally setting its campaign machinery in motion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration is scheduled for 4 pm at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. Major leaders of the party and candidates seeking elective positions on the ADC platform are expected to attend the event.
The ceremony would mark a significant step in the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the National Chairman on Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan. All ADC leaders, governorship candidates, National Assembly candidates, and state House of Assembly candidates are expected to attend the event. The inauguration would provide the platform for the party to formally activate its presidential campaign structure as it begins preparations for the nationwide campaign.
The event comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 elections, with the ADC positioning itself as one of the major opposition platforms seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress. The party has in recent months stepped up efforts to build its structures across the country and coordinate its campaign activities ahead of the polls. This move is part of the party's strategy to consolidate its position ahead of the elections.
The ADC presidential ticket is held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whose emergence has placed the party at the centre of ongoing efforts by opposition politicians to consolidate forces ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The inauguration of the PCC is therefore expected to bring the party’s presidential campaign structure into a more coordinated operational phase, with party leaders and candidates expected to work towards a common campaign message.
The Friday ceremony is also expected to provide an opportunity for the party leadership to outline its priorities and direction as the election season gathers momentum. Ologbondiyan urged party leaders and candidates to participate fully in the inauguration. He said the gathering would underscore the importance of unity and coordination among the various levels of the party’s campaign structure as the ADC prepares to take its message to voters across the country.
The party had earlier named Abia lawmaker, Austin Akobundu, as the Director General of what Atiku described as a lean presidential campaign council. This move is expected to enhance the party's campaign efforts and provide a clear direction for its campaign activities. The party's campaign strategy is expected to be unveiled at the inauguration ceremony.
The inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council marks a significant milestone in the ADC's preparations for the 2027 elections. The party's performance in the elections will depend on its ability to effectively coordinate its campaign efforts and present a united front to voters. The ADC is seeking to make a strong showing in the elections and challenge the ruling party's dominance.
Key points
- The African Democratic Congress will inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council today, marking a significant step in its preparations for the 2027 general elections.
- The party's presidential ticket is held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is expected to lead the party's campaign efforts.
- The inauguration ceremony is expected to provide an opportunity for the party leadership to outline its priorities and direction as the election season gathers momentum.
