Renowned political economist and public affairs commentator Pat Utomi has endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the emerging political force capable of steering Nigeria away from what he described as the country’s “present darkness.”
In a post on his official X account on Wednesday, Utomi issued a heartfelt commendation to the ADC, stating that the party is evolving into a meaningful platform for reconstructing Nigeria’s political future and restoring hope to younger generations.
“Warm shout-out to ADC for becoming the platform to construct a new political party that can show the way away from this present darkness,” Utomi wrote. “The key must not be just to replace incumbents. It must be about sacrificial service to redeem Nigeria and restore hope to our children.”
Utomi’s statement came just a day after a coalition of high-profile opposition leaders formally adopted the ADC as a common front to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The coalition includes figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola.
A vocal critic of the Tinubu administration, Utomi has consistently warned about the economic and moral decline facing Nigeria under the current leadership. His endorsement of the ADC is widely seen as a boost to the coalition’s credibility, especially among civil society actors and reform-minded professionals.
The ADC, originally formed in 2005, has long struggled for mainstream relevance. However, recent developments suggest the party may now become a viable vehicle for broad-based political change, especially as frustration grows over hardship, inflation, insecurity, and what many see as the moral bankruptcy of those currently in power.
While ruling party surrogates have attempted to delegitimize the coalition, figures like Utomi argue that the current political crisis requires more than just changing faces at the top—it requires a fundamental reorientation of Nigeria’s governance ethos.
The ADC has not yet formally announced its national strategy ahead of the next general election, but insiders say the coalition is working to expand grassroots structures and attract technocrats, activists, and credible ex-office holders who have grown disillusioned with the major parties.
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