Photo caption: ADC logo
The African Democratic Congress-led coalition has announced a new venue for the official unveiling of its political platform after a sudden cancellation by the original host, Wells Carlton Hotel, earlier on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by ADC’s Deputy National Secretary, Nkem Ukandu, the coalition said the unveiling would now take place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja by 2:00 pm on Wednesday.
“Members of the National Working Committee, National Executive Committee, BOT, and other key stakeholders and members are expected to attend.
“Please note that attendance is self-sponsored,” the statement read.
The announcement comes hours after the Wells Carlton Hotel withdrew from hosting the event, citing an unspecified “internal compliance matter.”
“We are fully aware that the event is less than 24 hours away, and we deeply apologise for the timing and inconvenience this may cause,” the hotel said in a statement shared by media personality and politician Dele Momodu.
The cancellation had triggered outrage among opposition leaders, with some accusing the APC-led government of political interference.
The ADC is being positioned as the adopted platform for a new opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, with prominent figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Senate President David Mark, and ex-governors Rauf Aregbesola and Nasir El-Rufai reportedly backing the movement.
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