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Leaders within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have signalled a growing consensus around a Southern presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key stakeholders from the Middle Belt advocating power rotation in the interest of national unity.
At a strategic gathering in Jos, Plateau State, Middle Belt leaders in the ADC announced their decision not to field a presidential candidate in 2027, opting instead to support a Southern candidate as part of efforts to promote fairness, inclusion, and political balance.
The resolution was reached during the Middle-Belt Cognac ADC Strategy Conference, also known as the COPDEN/ADC Middle-Belt Strategy Conference, organised by the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEN) in collaboration with the ADC.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Coordinator Prince Pam Rwang said the move was deliberate and strategic, aimed at fostering national cohesion ahead of the next electoral cycle.
According to the communiqué he presented, participants underscored the importance of coalition-building in winning elections rather than relying on regional strength alone.
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“A major highlight of the conference was the strong emphasis on fairness and rotational leadership.
“Delegates observed that zoning and power rotation are already practised at state, local government and ward levels across the country, and should, therefore, be respected at the national, presidential level. The Middle Belt will not seek to lead from the front.”
The leaders further stressed the unique political position of the Middle Belt as a critical bridge between the North and the South, noting that the region would play a decisive role through alliances rather than direct contestation.
The communiqué also recommended that the ADC’s presidential ticket be zoned to the South, aligning with what participants described as Nigeria’s long-standing tradition of political balance and inclusion.
The conference, themed “Nigeria at Crossroads: Building the Green Coalition for 2027,” highlighted the urgency of forging broad-based alliances as political realignments begin to take shape ahead of the next general elections.
With this position, the ADC Middle Belt leaders are expected to influence wider coalition talks and potentially reshape the political landscape in the run-up to 2027.
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