The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark, has pledged to uphold absolute transparency in leading the party, assuring Nigerians that no presidential aspirant would be given preferential treatment as the party moves to establish a credible platform.
Speaking during a stakeholder meeting with members of the Kogi State chapter of the ADC in Abuja, Mark emphasized the need for the party to present itself as a viable alternative to Nigerians, focused on national redemption and democratic values.
He stated, “We are doing this because we do not want this great ship called Nigeria to sink. If we do not rise up—and now—they will sink all of us.”
According to Mark, the ADC is committed to rebuilding Nigeria’s political system by creating an inclusive and participatory platform that every Nigerian can trust. He reiterated that all party members are equal stakeholders, stressing, “Equal joiners, equal owners.”
He added, “I don’t own this party more than any of our members. I urge all members to prepare to show Nigerians that ADC is a different party. A different party that is ready to properly run democracy in our country. All Nigerians must come together and take ownership of the ADC.”
Mark encouraged party members to prioritize unity and collaboration over individual ambitions, urging them to come together to strengthen the party before focusing on personal political goals.
In a pointed critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the former Senate President called on the ruling party to focus on its policy failures rather than launching personal attacks. He questioned whether Nigerians would continue to support a party that promised improvements but delivered setbacks.
“If they admitted that insecurity is bad and they promised Nigerians that they would improve on it but have made it worse, would Nigerians continue to support them? The answer is No!” he said.
Mark charged ADC members to remain focused on rebuilding Nigeria and creating a better future for the coming generations.
The ADC also raised serious concerns over what it described as an underhanded tactic by the APC to destabilize its operations. The party accused the ruling party of using the names of individuals who are not its members to file legal action against the ADC and its interim leadership.
According to the ADC, those names used in the suit were not found in either the physical or digital membership registers of the party in Kogi and Nasarawa States.
The party condemned the move as a desperate attempt by the APC to interfere in ADC’s internal affairs, describing it as “Machiavellian politics.”
In response to the lawsuit, the ADC’s National Legal Support Group has vowed to defend the party and its interim officers in court. Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, who leads the group, revealed during a press briefing in Abuja that at least 97 lawyers have volunteered to represent the party.
What You Should Know
Senator David Mark, interim leader of the African Democratic Congress, has reaffirmed his commitment to transparent leadership and unity within the party.
The ADC is positioning itself as a credible alternative ahead of future elections, while also accusing the APC of filing a false lawsuit using non-members’ names. A team of 97 lawyers is prepared to defend the party in court.
