In a strategic political shake-up aimed at challenging Nigeria’s dominant parties, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Senate President David Mark as Interim National Chairman, and ex-Governor of Osun State Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary.
The party also named Bolaji Abdullahi, a former Minister of Sports, as its Interim National Publicity Secretary, marking a significant step in the ADC’s mission to position itself as a formidable alternative in the 2027 presidential elections.
The appointments were officially ratified during a high-stakes leadership meeting of the ADC’s National Working Committee (NWC), held on Tuesday in Abuja.
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Aregbesola Takes a Swipe at Ideology-Lacking Parties
In his acceptance speech, Aregbesola delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s leading political parties—including the All Progressives Congress (APC), from which he defected—accusing them of lacking ideology, vision, and genuine commitment to national development.
“Our political terrain is flooded with parties that are nothing more than vehicles for personal ambition,” he said. “They merge and split not on principles or policies, but on power struggles and individual egos.”
He pledged to transform the ADC into a people-oriented, policy-driven political force that upholds democratic values, the rule of law, social justice, and national development.
“We will build a party that speaks to real issues—security, prosperity, equity—and one that stands by the people not only during elections, but throughout everyday governance.”
A New Vision for 2027 and Beyond
According to Aregbesola, the ADC under its new leadership will study successful political models from around the world and adapt best practices tailored to Nigeria’s unique socio-political context.
He promised that the party’s new direction would be marked by discipline, clarity of purpose, institutional order, and a deep commitment to service.
Observers say this realignment could reshape the country’s opposition landscape and offer a credible challenge to the APC and PDP in the next general elections.
As Nigeria heads into the 2027 election cycle, all eyes will be on the ADC’s ability to build grassroots momentum, galvanize the electorate, and prove that it can move from promise to power.
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