The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally inaugurated former Senate President David Mark as Interim National Chairman and ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday in Abuja during the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
In his remarks following the inauguration, Senator Mark pledged to promote internal democracy, transparency, and inclusive leadership. He committed to reserving 35% of leadership positions for women and ensuring the active participation of youth under the age of 40.
The former military administrator of Niger State also announced the establishment of a 50-member Policy Committee tasked with reviewing the party’s manifesto and spearheading reforms across critical sectors.
“Under my leadership, we will be fully committed to democratic ideals that reject imposition and favoritism. Our guiding principles will be internal democracy, transparency, and accountability,” Mark assured.
Outgoing Chairman Ralph Nwosu commended the party’s resilience, noting its refusal to succumb to pressure and financial incentives aimed at establishing a one-party state in Nigeria.
“ADC stood firm against dictatorship. We remained steadfast in our commitment to democracy,” Nwosu stated.
At the meeting, the party reinstated previously expelled members, excluding the 2023 presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu. Additionally, a motion was passed to dissolve the former National Working Committee (NWC) and Board of Trustees (BoT), granting full authority to the new interim leadership until fresh congresses are conducted.
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