From Jude Dangwam, Jos

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Plateau State Chapter has disclosed that the ongoing coalition to rescue Nigeria from total collapse by the ADC is not the same as that of the APC’s coalition in 2015.

The Plateau State Publicity Secretary of ADC, Silas Audu Wettok alongside other executives of the party stated this recently while briefing Journalists on the state of the party in Plateau state held at Afik Hotel in Jos the state capital.

He said Nigerians are looking for a better alternative and the Action Democratic Congress remains the ultimate answer considering the cream of personalities who are ready and determined to actualise this dream.

“This coalition is different, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is one of Nigeria’s oldest political parties, only three years younger than the PDP, and 10 years older than other parties.

“We did not destroy any political party to form a new one. It was Nigerians who felt that this coalition was right, and this is the party that can unite all Nigerians to achieve a common goal in 2027.

“In 2013, they went to Ghana, destroyed their party’s registration, and formed a new political party. Upon returning to Nigeria, they started recruiting members from the PDP, factions of AFGA, and the ANPP, among others.

“They formed this new party in 2013, spreading their message through propaganda, utilizing the media. You were part of it as well, and many Nigerians believed in them, thinking they would offer something better. However, at the end of the day, Nigerians were disappointed.

He added, “We are ready, and I’m calling on all Nigerians to join us. No political party has been hurt by this coalition. Please verify that information, this is a fresh coalition which is why it is distinct.

“You can also see people who have never left their parties before like Senator David Mark and Sule Lamido, both of whom have supported this coalition. They have remained loyal to the PDP, but now they are part of this new coalition.” Wettok stated

The state leadership also caution the activities of some group of persons who are bent on destroying the party not only in the state but the country to stay clear of the party especially with the sudden changes of the “state women leader Hanatu Gagara” of ADC to a state chairman.

“Our attention has been drawn to an online publication circulating on the Social Media’ by a self-acclaimed person parading herself as the ADC Chairman in the State, contradicting article “E” of the party’s constitution.

“We want to inform all citizens of Plateau, especially our teaming supporters to stop having any political transactions with her, as doing so will be at the person’s risk and ADC will not be held responsible thereafter.

“Also, the so-called list of the 36 states Chairmen and the FCT flying online is another handiwork of our political enemies who want to distract Nigerians with fake information looking for space to create tension among our supporters.” The party

The state Chapter of the ADC commended the swift response of the Interim National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola for not only debunking it, but condemned and issued a strong warning to the perpetrators of such information to desist from such or face the rod of the law.

“We are guided by the rules of law, therefore, we cannot treat the party like a private entity. We are very much aware of the activities by some bad eggs across the country who are working hard to sabotage the unity of Nigerians particularly on this current coalition because everyone can see the handwriting on the wall, and Nigerians are throwing their weights like a whirlwind on this coalition.

“Our party here on the Plateau is well structured with elected officials across all the 17 Local Government Areas whose tenure will elapse in 2026. The registration of new members will commence as soon as we receive a directive from the National Headquarters in Abuja.” The state leadership clarified.