By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
Former Minister of Health, Prof. Adenike Grange, and erstwhile member, European Parliament, Dr. Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, are among personalities who will address the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Worldwide Diaspora Convergence/Stakeholders’ conference on Monday.
The conference with the theme: “Imperative of Diaspora Leadership in Building the Coalition for Change and National Transformation in Nigeria and Africa,” is being organised by African Democratic Congress Party of Nigeria Diaspora Network (ADC-DN).
The conference holds by 6 PM, Abuja time, through zoom.
Prof. Grange who is now Chair, Nigeria Diaspora Coalition for Change (NDCfC), will present a welcome address, while Dr. Herzberger-Fofana, is expected to give goodwill message.
The guest speakers are former presidential candidate of YES Party, Alistair Soyode, who is also the Chairman and founder, BEN Television UK, and Mondy Gold, President, Ijaw Diaspora Council.
Gold was also former Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), USA.
ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, who is guest of honour, explained that the conference is part of the consensus building for the coalition.
Nwosu said the convergence of politicians and technocrats is an indication that the coalition is enjoying the support of Nigerians from all works of life.
The coalition against President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 is expected to take shape within the next few weeks.
According to Nwosu, “Nigerians including most Diasporas are determined to make their contribution to ensure our country’s rejuvenation and the continent’s renaissance.
“Many African youth have reached out to me, from Namibia, South Africa, Kenya and Egypt and most of them in Diaspora urging us not to fail Africa and offering their support.
“I have linked them to the Deputy National chairman ADC Diaspora Network Dr Ken Gbandi.
“The ADC Worldwide Diaspora Coalition Convergence is not just a talkshow but a deep reflection of wholesome desire for change with all hands on decks’,
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