Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met with state chairmen of the African Democratic Congress on Monday in Abuja and urged immediate collective action to address what he described as a national rescue mission.
Atiku disclosed the meeting in a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, saying the delegation, which included chairmen from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, was led by the Kogi State ADC Chairman, Ogga Kingsley.
According to the former vice president, the visit was intended to formally welcome him after his recent registration as a member of the party. He quoted Kingsley as saying that the chairmen were pleased to receive him as a “bona fide member” of the ADC.
Atiku praised the leadership of the ADC for what he called their focus on the future of Nigeria, adding that the country required urgent, coordinated political engagement rather than passive observation.
“There is no time to waste,” Atiku said. “No one can afford to sit on the fence. Together, we are committed to our resolve to work towards a secure, united, and prosperous Nigeria.”
He urged other leaders and members within the coalition to complete their registration with the party, stressing that it was time to “move beyond speculation and take collective action.”
Atiku accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of endangering the country, saying, “The APC is bent on wrecking our country, and we are ready to stop them from doing so.”
Kingsley, speaking on behalf of the delegation, said the chairmen were united in their support.
“We are delighted to have you as a bona fide member. Your experience and leadership will strengthen our party and its mission,” he said.
Atiku formally joined the African Democratic Congress in November, ending months of speculation over his next political move after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party.
“The real opposition has begun,” he said at the time, shortly after receiving his ADC membership card at his Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State.
He urged his nationwide supporters to register with the ADC, describing the new political front as a stronger platform to challenge the current administration.
Atiku left the PDP in July, saying internal problems had become impossible to resolve. He described his exit as “heartbreaking,” alleging that the party had drifted away from its founding ideals.
The former vice president is expected to play a central role in ADC strategy ahead of upcoming elections, with party stakeholders framing his return to frontline politics as a significant boost to opposition alliances.
