- The gathering reportedly took place on Tuesday night at the Abuja residence of Chikwe Udensi
- The meeting comes as political parties prepare to meet the 91-day deadline, ending May 30
- Failure to comply, INEC warned, may prevent parties from presenting candidates for the elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with key figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the South East, along with several notable Igbo leaders, in what observers see as a move to strengthen political ties ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primary.
According to a statement released by the ADC on Wednesday, Eko Hot Blog reports that the closed-door meeting was described as significant in shaping the party’s strategy and exploring possible alliances before the upcoming primaries.
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The gathering reportedly took place on Tuesday night at the Abuja residence of Chikwe Udensi.
Among those present were Senator Augustine Akobundu, Chief Chekwas Okorie, former Minister of State for Education Emeka Nwajiuba, Dr. Osita Oruche, Prof. Onyi Nwagbara, Chief Uchenna Okogbuo, former ADC National Chairman Chief Ralph Nwosu, Hon. Uzoma Abonta, Hon. Uko Nkole, Etigwe Uwah, Dr. Steve Nwadiuko, Chief Morris Eboh, Senator Frank Ibezim, and Dr. Dave Eboh.
The meeting comes as political parties prepare to meet the 91-day deadline, ending May 30, for the conduct and conclusion of primaries, following the release of a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Under the updated schedule, presidential and National Assembly elections are set for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Assembly polls will hold on February 6, 2027.
INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, said the new timetable was approved in line with recent amendments to electoral laws.
The commission stated that party primaries, including the resolution of related disputes, will begin on April 23, 2026, and end on May 30, 2026.
It also reminded political parties that, in accordance with the Electoral Act 2026, they must submit their digital membership registers at least 21 days before any primary, congress, or convention.
Failure to comply, INEC warned, may prevent parties from presenting candidates for the elections.
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