The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed it is on the verge of sealing a major coalition with several influential political figures, including at least three former federal ministers, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

This was disclosed on Wednesday by Prince Jolayemi Akadi, Chairman of the ADC in Kwara State, during the inauguration of the party’s new state secretariat on Olorunsogo Road in Ilorin.

According to Akadi, the party has reached a “90 percent agreement” with high-profile defectors who are expected to formally join the party soon.

 “They know what’s at stake and they are joining us to help reposition Kwara and Nigeria,” he said.

The event also marked the ADC’s official alignment with the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), a civil society group focused on grassroots mobilisation and democratic education. Akadi described the partnership as key to building trust and strengthening party structures ahead of 2027.

 “Fifty percent of the votes we need are from ward level. That’s why we’re working with people who have already made an impact in their communities,” he noted.

Akadi emphasized that successful coalition-building requires sacrifice, flexibility, and selflessness.

“In a merger or coalition, there must be give and take. Positions are not permanent. We must be ready to make way when necessary to strengthen the platform.”

He commended senior party members who have willingly stepped aside to allow new entrants fortify the collective agenda.

The ADC has recently been floated by opposition voices, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as a possible rallying platform for efforts to dislodge the ruling APC in the next election cycle.

The unfolding development signals growing momentum around the ADC as a viable third force in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.