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Donald Duke appointed chairman of ADC’s Leadership Forum to provide strategic guidance and oversight across Cross River State
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Cross River State governor and ex-presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mr Donald Duke, as chairman of its newly created Leadership Forum.
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Duke, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was named at an enlarged stakeholders’ and executive committee meeting of the ADC’s Cross River State chapter.
A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and signed by state chairman Dr John Ogar described the Leadership Forum as the party’s highest non-elective advisory body.
The forum, the statement said, would comprise respected members with proven leadership experience and integrity, tasked with providing strategic guidance and oversight to the ADC leadership across the state.
Stakeholders unanimously endorsed Duke as chairman, giving him oversight responsibilities across the three senatorial districts.
Three other party elders were appointed to lead the districts: Chief Ray Ugba Morphy for the Northern Senatorial District, Chief Akin Ricketts, former chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority, for the Central District, and Dr Effiong Nyong, a former ADC governorship candidate, for the Southern District.
The ADC also resolved to intensify its membership drive, targeting at least one million registered voters ahead of the next general elections.
Party leaders pledged to enforce internal discipline, warning that the constitution would apply to any member found engaging in activities detrimental to the party’s growth, regardless of status.
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The appointment of Donald Duke and the creation of the Leadership Forum signal the ADC’s intention to strengthen internal governance and position the party for greater influence in Cross River State politics.
