The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named vocal opposition senator, Eyinnaya Abaribe; a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha; and a former Reps member, Mohammed Kumaila as members of the party’s constitution review panel.
The 22-member committee, chaired by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Etigwe Uwa, also had former Edo South senator, Ehigie Uzamere, and a former Rep member, CID Maduabum as members.
Similarly, a former Attorney General of Sokoto State, Suleiman Usman, SAN; former Venue senator, Orker-Jev; a former D.I.G, Ibrahim Adamu, among others, also made the list.
While inaugurating the committee on Thursday, in Abuja, the ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, said the step was geared towards running a party founded on strong democratic values, internal cohesion, and effective governance.
Mark said, “A party’s constitution is its moral compass and legal backbone. It defines our ideology, guides our conduct, regulates our internal processes, and safeguards internal democracy.
“As our party continues to expand in reach and responsibility, it is both necessary and timely to review our constitution to ensure that it reflects present realities, anticipates future challenges, and aligns with global best practices in democratic party administration.
“This exercise is not about changing principles; it is about strengthening them. It is about ensuring clarity, fairness, inclusiveness, and accountability in our structures and processes. It is about creating a framework that empowers our members, promotes unity, resolves disputes fairly, and positions the ADC as a credible alternative for national leadership.
“Members of this committee have been carefully selected based on experience, integrity, and commitment to the ideals of our party. You carry a great responsibility. I urge you to approach this assignment with open minds, broad consultations, and an unwavering commitment to the collective interest of the ADC.”
The party chair charged them to always listen to the voices of party members at all levels, respect the ADC founding values, and produce a constitution that strengthens internal democracy, enhances discipline, and guarantees transparency in party affairs.