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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday dissolved its National Working Committee (NWC), officially transferring national leadership to an interim executive team headed by former Senate President David Mark.

The sweeping decision was the major highlight of the party’s 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was monitored by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The meeting also marked the final convening under the outgoing leadership and the first under the newly inaugurated team.

The motion for the dissolution of the NWC was moved by the former National Organising Secretary, Ibrahim Suleiman, and seconded by Charles Omidiji, a party member from Osun State.

Accepting his role as National Chairman, David Mark unveiled a transformative vision for the party, beginning with the formation of a 50-member Policy Committee. The committee will be tasked with developing implementable policies in key sectors such as health, education, security, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, and the economy.

Mark emphasized a leadership style rooted in internal democracy, transparency, and collective responsibility. “We shall be committed to full democratic practices and principles that abhor imposition and special privileges,” he declared. “Internal democracy, transparency, and accountability will be our mantra.”

Promising a revitalization of the party’s operational structure, Mark announced plans to overhaul grassroots leadership from polling units to the national level. He also pledged significant inclusion of women and youth, noting that 35 percent of party leadership positions have been reserved for women, with a commitment to include leaders under the age of 40.

The party further signaled plans to review and possibly overhaul its manifesto and constitution to better align with the evolving aspirations of Nigerians.

“We shall clearly articulate what we stand for,” Mark said. “Nigerians must know us as a party driven by unblemished ideology, progressive policies, and patriotic governance.”

He added that ADC would adopt a transparent, honest, and responsive leadership approach, inviting Nigerians across all divides to join what he described as “the only party that guarantees equal opportunity regardless of age, gender, religion, or region.”

Also present at the pivotal NEC meeting were ADC National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, among other party leaders.

The development marks a significant shift for the ADC as it repositions itself to play a more assertive role in Nigeria’s political landscape.

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