The Ebonyi State Chairman of Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor, on Friday urged coalition partners to cease travelling to Abuja to defect or register. Instead, she advised them to do so within the state, emphasising that the party in Ebonyi State will accommodate everyone.

In a media briefing with journalists in Abakaliki, Jennifer called on opposition members intending to defect to the party to follow the proper procedures and avoid clandestine moves that could undermine the integrity of the coalition.

She emphasised that ADC in Ebonyi is open to genuine coalitions but warned that “political backdoor tactics and structural hijack attempts will not be tolerated.”

“Anyone who wants to join the ADC should come through the front door. Register with us officially and don’t sneak in to undermine our system,” she declared.

Nwafor, a long-standing party loyalist, clarified that there is only one recognised ADC structure in Ebonyi State under her leadership, duly affirmed by the national leadership of the party.

She noted that recent waves of political realignments have led to an influx of volunteers and defectors from the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and APC—all seeking a credible alternative within the ADC.

“Some claimed to have joined ADC, yet they haven’t even picked up membership cards or contacted the state leadership. That is not how coalitions work. The ADC is not a party for political hijackers—it is a party of structure, process, and discipline,” she said.

She further extended an invitation to various political support groups and movements, including the Obidients, Atiku’s loyalists, El-Rufai’s base, and other stakeholders, urging them to merge their structures into the ADC as the new platform for meaningful opposition and national rebirth.

“This is not campaign season. Now is the time to build. You want a winning ticket in the future? First, build the party. Join the structure. That’s how you earn relevance and respect,” she further stated.

The ADC leader assured all new members that their political ambitions and interests would be protected within the framework of party unity and collective strength.

Also speaking, Comrade Charles Uzor, ADC Chairman in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, aligned with Dr. Nwafor’s position, insisting that the party is undergoing a rebirth as a credible alternative to the ruling APC.

“We are here to rescue Nigeria, restore democratic order, ensure infrastructure development, security, and eradicate poverty. The ADC is no longer a fringe party. It is a mass movement. But it must be built with sincerity and structure,” Uzor said.

He confirmed that the harmonisation of party leadership is ongoing across the senatorial zones of Ebonyi, with recent sessions already completed in the South, stating that the central and northern zones are next in line for harmonisation meetings.

Uzor further stated that the party has received notable defectors from across opposition lines and is prepared to accommodate many more provided they follow the formal path of registration and alignment.

The party’s registration is currently being processed manually at the local and state levels, while its national e-registration platform is experiencing temporary technical issues.

As the ADC widens its political umbrella, its leadership and bona fide members in the state maintain that there is space for everyone, but no room for shortcuts.