The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday inaugurated its new national secretariat in Abuja, repurposing the sprawling facility that once housed Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign headquarters, in a symbolic move the party says marks a fresh chapter ahead of the 2027 polls.
Located along Kampala Street in Wuse II, the multi-storey complex — previously the nerve centre of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate’s bid — was officially handed over to ADC national chairman Senator Patricia Akwashiki and presidential flagbearer Dumebi Kachikwu during a low-key ceremony attended by party stalwarts.
“This building is not just an office; it is a declaration that ADC is ready to occupy the space of power in Nigeria,” Kachikwu told reporters. “We are inheriting a structure built for victory, and by God’s grace, we will complete what others started.”
Senator Akwashiki described the relocation from the party’s former modest headquarters as a “divine upgrade,” adding: “God has a sense of humour. The same place where one opposition dream was coordinated is now the engine room for a new democratic revolution.”
The ADC acquired the property through what insiders called a “competitive but transparent” lease arrangement, with no direct transaction involving Atiku or the PDP. Party sources say the move saves millions in rent while projecting an image of seriousness after years of operating from rented apartments.
Atiku’s camp has declined comment on the development, but a senior PDP member dismissed it as “political recycling,” insisting the former vice president’s legacy “cannot be leased with a building.”
The ADC, which polled just over 100,000 votes in 2023, has positioned itself as a “third-force” alternative and is courting defectors disillusioned with the two dominant parties. Analysts say the high-profile address could boost visibility but warn that infrastructure alone does not win elections.
