The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom has rallied its members and allies to unite ahead of the 2027 elections.
At the official flag-off of the coalition in Uyo on Saturday, the 13th of September, 2025, the party’s leader in the state, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, stressed the need for cooperation, warning against divisions that could weaken their chances at the polls. The event carried the theme, “Reclaiming Democracy & Empowering the People.”
Akpanudoedehe urged residents of Akwa Ibom to embrace the coalition as an alternative to the present administration, which he labelled as “insensitive and mean.”
“Our interest is to build a strong party, so please keep your differences aside and work together.
We who were enemies before have come together to oust an insensitive government for the good of our people. I encourage you to love this party and help it win,” he said.
He further tasked the coalition to ensure credible candidates emerge for different positions, warning that only strong contenders could guarantee electoral victory.
“If you don’t bring out quality people, you may not win the elections. You will end up winning only billboards. If after the congress the coalition brings out any presidential candidate, we must support that person to succeed. We have a bigger enemy to confront which is bad governance,” he added.
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In his remarks, the state chairman of ADC, Duke Dick, explained that the coalition seeks to restore democracy in Akwa Ibom and across the country by challenging entrenched practices that keep power in the hands of a few.
He rejected what he described as the old order of politics built on “empty promises, money-bags, and godfathers,” and outlined the coalition’s commitment to inclusion and accountability.
“Our mission is to break the chains of corruption and exclusion. To give voice to the youth, to empower women, to mobilize the diaspora, and to unite our diversity into strength.
Let us not deceive ourselves: reclaiming democracy will not be easy. The forces of oppression and corruption will resist us. But history shows that when the people are united, no obstacle can stand in their way.
Here in Akwa Ibom, we will shine the light. We will show that politics can be clean, leadership can be accountable, and development can be people-centered.”