ADC constitutes rebranding, constitution review committees, 2 others

By Emmanuel Oloniruha

African Democratic Party (ADC) has approved the constitution of its Rebranding and Constitution Review committees.

This was revealed by ADC National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi on Tuesday in Abuja.

Abdullahi who was speaking with newsmen after the inaugural meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) said the constitution of Policy Advocacy and Membership Registration committees were approved.

“The NWC also approved dates for the Ekiti and Osun primary elections. The Ekiti primaries will take place from Oct. 10 to Nov. 20. Osun will take place between November and December,” he said.

Abdullahi further stated that in view of the fact that many of the states have only the chairmen in place, the NWC would put in place transition operational guidelines for the running of the party affairs ahead of the forthcoming congresses.

Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the NWC, Senator David Mark, the chairman of the ADC said the party’s vision goes beyond winning power in 2027.

According to him, the aim of the party is to build a lasting legacy that future generations can be proud of.

“Our mission is not only to attain power in 2027; it is to leave a legacy which the future generations will be proud to inherit. We are in a marathon we must compete and win. Failure is not an option.”

“I am alarmed by attempts, subtle and crude to bend the legislature and judiciary to the will of the executive. The ADC will defend the separation of powers, restore legislative and judicial independence, and strengthen oversight so that budgets serve the public interest, not private appetites.

“We will end the culture of parallel budgets and extra-budgetary maneuvers by enforcing strict and transparent planning, timely appropriations, and rigorous auditing.

“The judiciary must again be a refuge for every citizen. We will back an independent, efficient, and trusted bench-appointments on merit, transparent case management, time-bound rulings, and a bias for justice over empty technicalities.

“Nigeria and Nigerians-will accept nothing less. The political class has too often served itself. We must change this outdated pattern. We must model a new attitude to leadership across every sphere-public, private, and civic. Let it be said of the ADC that we kept faith with the people, that we were steady under pressure, honest in our dealings, and relentless in delivery. We do not seek power for its own sake; we seek it to build a legacy worthy of our children.”

(NAN)