2027: ADC gets boost as Goodluck Nigeria brings 36-State structure

Jeremiah Adeshina

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday received a major political boost ahead of the 2027 general election as the Goodluck Nigeria movement formally declared its intention to join the party.

The movement, which describes itself as a nationwide citizens’ platform promoting good governance and credible leadership, submitted a letter of intent to the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja and pledged to mobilise its structures across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Speaking after the submission, Convener of Goodluck Nigeria, Emma Umerah, said the decision followed months of consultations with millions of Nigerians at the grassroots who, according to him, are dissatisfied with the prevailing hardship, insecurity and poor governance in the country.

“Nigerians are looking for a new direction. ADC has opened its doors for a broad coalition, and we are bringing our people, our structure and our conviction to that table,” Umerah said.

He stressed that the movement was not built around one individual, noting that its objectives would remain the same irrespective of whether former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to contest the 2027 presidential election.

“We are not a one-man movement. Whether former President Goodluck Jonathan runs or not, our mission is to ensure Nigeria gets competent and compassionate leadership in 2027. That is why we are here,” he added.

The ADC National Chairman, who received the delegation, welcomed the Goodluck Nigeria movement and assured its members of full integration into the party’s structure from the ward level to the national level.

According to the chairman, the development further demonstrates the growing appeal of the ADC as a platform for political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

“ADC is building the biggest coalition of Nigerians who want to rescue this country. The coming of the Goodluck Nigeria movement shows that the message is resonating across the country,” he stated.
Political analysts said the alignment could strengthen the ADC’s grassroots presence, particularly in the South-South, South-East and North-Central regions, where the movement claims to have a significant following.

The Goodluck Nigeria movement also announced plans to commence the immediate registration of its members into the ADC across the 774 local government areas in the coming weeks.

The development is expected to further intensify political realignments and coalition-building ahead of the 2027 general election.