{"id":119524,"date":"2025-06-09T10:16:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=119524"},"modified":"2025-06-09T10:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T09:16:53","slug":"grange-herzberger-fofana-lead-talks-at-adc-global-diaspora-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/grange-herzberger-fofana-lead-talks-at-adc-global-diaspora-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Grange, Herzberger-Fofana Lead Talks at ADC Global Diaspora Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Former Minister of Health, Prof. Adenike Grange, and former member, European Parliament, Dr. Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, are among notable personalities who will address the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Worldwide Diaspora Convergence\/Stakeholders&#8217; conference on Monday.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The conference with the theme: &#8220;Imperative of Diaspora Leadership in Building the Coalition for Change and National Transformation in Nigeria and Africa,&#8221; is being organized by the African Democratic Congress(ADC) of Nigeria Diaspora Network (ADC-DN).<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The conference is scheduled to hold at 6 PM, Nigeria time, via zoom.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prof. Grange who is now Chair of\u00a0 Nigeria Diaspora Coalition for Change (NDCfC), will present a welcome address, while Dr. Herzberger-Fofana, is expected to give goodwill message.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gold was also former Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), USA chapter.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu, who is guest of honour, explained that the conference is part of the consensus building for the coalition.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">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.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The coalition against President Bola Tinubu&#8217;s reelection in 2027 is expected to take shape within the next few weeks.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nwosu said: &#8220;Nigerians including most Diasporas are determined to make their contribution to ensure our country&#8217;s rejuvenation and the continent&#8217;s renaissance.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;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.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;I have linked them to the Deputy National chairman ADC Diaspora Network, Dr Ken Gbandi.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;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.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recent political developments have sparked debate over the role of ADC in the emerging coalition, with clarifications still being made as discussions continue among key stakeholders. 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