The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially sworn in former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively.
The ceremony was held on Tuesday in Abuja during the 99th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting.
Speaking after the inauguration, Sen. Mark pledged to uphold internal democracy, transparency, and youth and women inclusion—reserving 35 per cent of leadership roles for women and ensuring youth under 40 are actively involved.
The former Niger State military administrator also announced the formation of a 50-member Policy Committee to review the party’s manifesto and drive reforms in key sectors.
“I assure you that under my leadership, 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,” he said.
On his part, the outgoing chairman, Ralph Nwosu, hailed the party’s resistance to pressure and financial inducements aimed at turning Nigeria into a one-party state.
“ADC said no to dictatorship. We stood our ground for democracy,” he stated.
DAILY POST reports that during the meeting, expelled members, except 2023 presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu, were reinstated, and a motion was passed to dissolve the former NWC and BoT, allowing the new leadership to assume full responsibility until new congresses are held.