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ADC Concludes Convention, Ratifies Mark-Led NWC Ahead of 2027 Push
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja, ratifying a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Senate President, David Mark, following sweeping constitutional amendments.
The convention, held at the Rainbow Event Centre on Tuesday, saw delegates overwhelmingly approve key reforms aimed at restructuring the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chairman of the ADC Electoral Sub-Committee, Emeka Ihedioha, announced that 1,576 delegates were accredited, with 1,471 voting in favour of the constitutional amendment—representing a 94 per cent approval.
“Distinguished delegates, by virtue of this result announced, it means that the constitution of the African Democratic Congress has today been duly amended by this convention,” he stated.
Prior to the vote, Chairman of the Legal and Convention Processes Committee, Olumide Apata, presented and led the ratification of resolutions from the party’s 97th, 98th, and 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings.
National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, outlined major decisions, including a waiver on membership requirements, suspension of zoning for executive positions, and removal of the rule requiring replacements for vacant offices to come from the same zone.
The convention also ratified the dissolution of the Chief Ralph Nwosu-led NWC, with the new executive under Mark taking full control of party affairs.
In his closing remarks, Mark described the convention as an “excellent performance,” declaring it the beginning of the party’s march to power.
“Today marks the beginning of our journey to the Villa, and all of you here are part of this history. By next year, when we move to the Villa, I will remind you again,” he said.
The convention further approved the expulsion of factional chairman Nafiu Bala and lawmaker Leke Abejide, alongside others accused of anti-party activities. The motion was moved by Senator Binos Yaroe and seconded by Abdussamad Dasuki.
Speaking at the event, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of undermining democracy.
“I will not end these remarks without indicting the chairman of INEC and INEC itself because it is clear… INEC is being used to scuttle democracy in this country,” he said.
Also addressing delegates, Peter Obi warned that Nigeria’s rising debt profile poses serious economic risks.
“The previous administration left a debt of about ₦87 trillion. Today, we are close to ₦200 trillion… we are heading to disaster,” he said.
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, raised concerns over worsening insecurity across parts of the country, likening recent developments to civil war conditions.
ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, criticised the Federal Government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, describing it as ineffective.
“The answer is simple. It is a scam… we have the duty to stop scammers from retaining power,” he said.
Despite the absence of monitoring by the electoral body, the ADC proceeded with its congresses and convention, drawing stakeholders from across the country as the party positions itself for the 2027 elections.
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