ADC’s leadership under David Mark pledges internal democracy, transparency and inclusion, unveiling plans to reform the party’s constitution and manifesto
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to entrench internal democracy and eliminate the culture of imposition and indiscipline, as the new ADC leadership under David Mark charts a reform agenda aimed at rebuilding trust and participation across all levels.
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Speaking at a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Interim National Chairman David Mark made it clear that the ADC under his leadership would uphold transparency, merit, and grassroots accountability.
His speech comes amid rising expectations following the party’s recent leadership change.
“We shall be committed to full democratic practices and principles that abhor imposition and special privileges,” Mark stated.
“Internal democracy, transparency, and accountability will be our mantra.”
The new leadership said it would revamp party structures from polling units to the national level and implement inclusive policies.
According to Mark, at least 35 percent of leadership roles would be reserved for women, while more positions would be opened to young people under the age of 40.
As part of its long-term vision, the ADC leadership under David Mark is set to unveil a 50-member policy committee to draft reform blueprints in key sectors including education, health, security, and infrastructure.
“We shall clearly articulate what we stand for. Nigerians must know us as a party driven by unblemished ideology, progressive policies, and patriotic governance,” Mark said.
“We will not leave it to the discretion of individual candidates to choose what to do with power.”
He also promised a review of the party’s constitution and manifesto to reflect the evolving aspirations of the Nigerian populace.
Structured financing and competent bureaucracies, he added, would anchor the party’s future operations.
We shall be committed to full democratic practices and principles that abhor imposition and special privileges. Internal democracy, transparency, and accountability will be our mantra.
In a rousing appeal, Mark urged Nigerians to join the ADC and participate actively at the grassroots, describing the party as the only one committed to equal opportunity regardless of gender, region, or religion.
Former National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, who stepped down recently, praised the new direction and revealed that ADC had seen an influx of new members since Mark’s emergence.
According to him, the party’s website had crashed multiple times due to a surge of online registration, especially from young Nigerians.
“Within one week, our membership grew from maybe 600 people who were paying membership dues to almost three million who started paying,” Nwosu noted.
“Some states have told us that we must print a minimum of two million membership cards for them.”
Another party chieftain, Godson Okoye, described the current moment as the beginning of a new political awakening for the party, urging members to stay hopeful and focused.
“This journey has just begun, let us encourage ourselves,” he said.
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The ADC, founded in 2005, has struggled to gain national traction but is now positioning itself as a viable alternative platform for Nigerians disillusioned with the ruling APC and main opposition PDP.
