JUST IN: ADC National Chairman David Mark Unveils Bold Blueprint, Says Party’s Mission Goes Beyond 2027 Elections

In what political observers describe as a defining moment for Nigeria’s opposition politics, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has declared that the party’s vision transcends the race for power in 2027, focusing instead on building a lasting political legacy rooted in integrity, inclusion, and service to the people.

Speaking during the inaugural meeting of the ADC’s National Working Committee (NWC) held in Abuja on Tuesday, the former Senate President electrified the gathering with a passionate address outlining the party’s new direction and long-term objectives.

> “The ADC is not seeking power for its own sake. We are in a marathon, and we must compete and win — but for the right reasons. Failure is not an option,” Mark stated emphatically.

According to him, the African Democratic Congress aims to evolve into an institution “bigger than any personality and stronger than any moment,” setting itself apart from the transactional politics that has plagued Nigeria for decades.

Mark described the ADC as a pan-African, people-oriented, problem-solving political movement with an inclusive philosophy that places citizens at the heart of governance. He pledged that the party would stand as a voice for all Nigerians — including persons with disabilities, workers, retirees, farmers, women, and the youth.

> “The conveners of this mission are respected leaders from across Nigeria who have freely chosen service over comfort. The road ahead will be tough and sacrifice will be demanded, but we will advance—calmly, courageously, and together—as one formidable team,” he said.

The former lawmaker unveiled four non-negotiable leadership pillars that will guide the party’s culture and decision-making: character, competence, courage, and discipline.

He further introduced a new political blueprint built on transparency, meritocracy, and citizen-first governance. The framework, according to him, would ensure:

Annual independent audits for accountability;

Supremacy of party rules over personalities;

Merit-based leadership selection through a political academy focused on ethics, communication, and service delivery;

Dignity and inclusion for all demographics, particularly the vulnerable and underrepresented groups.

Mark charged the NWC to review the ADC constitution to reflect these new values, establish robust internal structures from the ward to the national level, and design a code of ethics and compliance system to keep the party true to its principles.

> “We will build a credible leadership pipeline, strengthen our digital infrastructure, and set up service desks at every level to ensure responsiveness and transparency,” he added.

On policy direction, Mark assured that, if elected, the ADC would prioritize price stability, productivity, and credible coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to protect Nigerians from recurring economic shocks.

He also highlighted plans to expand power generation, tackle transmission bottlenecks, and promote energy efficiency to ensure steady electricity supply nationwide.

> “We will secure our food supply chain by empowering farmers, improving storage systems, boosting local processing, and guaranteeing market access,” Mark concluded.

The Abuja meeting, attended by senior party officials, marks the beginning of what ADC insiders describe as a new dawn — one that positions the party not just as an alternative to the status quo, but as the moral compass of Nigeria’s democratic future.