One faction of African Democratic Congress (ADC) don pick Dumebi Kachikwu as dia presidential candidate for 2027 general elections. Dis one happen for special National Convention wey hold for Abuja on Sunday.
The faction wey Alhaji Abdulkadir Mohammed Bashir lead as newly elected National Chairman choose Kachikwu. Di gathering come just hours before Senator David Mark-led ADC go hold dia own presidential primary election on Monday.
Although di party still dey face leadership tussle for court, di Mark-led ADC be di one wey Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognize. But Kachikwu for im acceptance speech promise to run issue-based campaign wey go focus on national unity, economic recovery, and inclusive governance.
Kachikwu tok say Nigeria dey for critical stage and need courageous leadership to tackle insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, and social division. Im thank party leaders, delegates, and supporters for di confidence wey dem put for am, calling im emergence a call to service and national sacrifice.
“For too long, politics has benefited only a few while the majority of Nigerians continue to suffer. That must change,” im yarn. Kachikwu say ADC remain committed to rebuild public trust and restore hope through policies wey merit, competence, and patriotism drive, not ethnicity or political favouritism.
Im stress say elections suppose be contest of ideas and practical solutions, not campaigns wey build on division, identity politics, or empty promises. Kachikwu challenge political actors to present dia economic blueprints clearly, including plans for production, job creation, industrial growth, and sustainable development.
Im also advocate for more inclusion of women and young people for governance, noting say no modern society fit develop while excluding key segments of population from decision-making. For governance, Kachikwu maintain say public officials must use same healthcare, education, and social services wey ordinary citizens dey use to promote accountability and improve service delivery.
Di newly elected National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulkadir Mohammed Bashir, call for unity and strict adherence to party constitution and Nigeria laws amid internal crisis. Bashir say di crisis come from attempts by some individuals to dominate leadership contrary to democratic principles, stressing say no individual bigger than di party.
Im praise Kachikwu conduct during di crisis, saying di candidate refuse to escalate tensions and show honesty and intellectual capacity. Bashir pledge to reposition ADC into stronger political platform and urge aggrieved members to return, noting say di party remain committed to provide strong opposition.
Im conclude say ADC belong to millions of Nigerians wey dey seek justice, fairness, opportunity, and good governance, and say di movement bigger than any individual. Prof. Kingsley Ogga, wey dem elect as Chairman of Board of Trustees, welcome executives, delegates, and grassroots supporters, describing di gathering as statement of survival, resilience, unity, and hope.
Ogga say ADC don survive internal challenges, mature, and now dey grow stronger, urging members to recommit to internal democracy, fairness, inclusion, and accountability. “The Nigerian people are watching us. They are tired of politics built on bitterness, selfish ambition, division, and greed,” im yarn.
Di Electoral Committee Chairman and Benue State party chairman, Elias Adikwu, announce Kachikwu adoption, wey delegates ratify at di ADC National Convention for A-Class, Abuja. Bashir present Kachikwu with party flag, symbol of im mandate to deliver di party for forthcoming election.
Alongside Bashir, other new members of National Working Committee (NWC) dem elect. Di new NWC members include: Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman – Kingsley Oggah (NC); Deputy National Chairman – Johnny Tovie Derek (SS); National Secretary – Kennedy O. Odion; National Treasurer – Dr. Joe Aroh (SS); National Financial Secretary – Chief Amirigoye (SW); and National Publicity Secretary – [Insert Name] (SW). Others be National Legal Adviser – Dr. Chris Ugwu (SE); National Organising Secretary – Elias Adikwu (NC); and National Chief Whip – Patrick Ambut (NW).
Recall say Senator David Mark-led ADC hold dia national convention for Abuja on April 14, 2026. Despite internal disputes, litigation, and venue controversies, delegates amend party constitution and elect former Senate President as substantive National Chairman. For dat convention, over 1,000 delegates reportedly vote to ratify amendments to ADC constitution and confirm Senator Mark as substantive leader of NWC.
Di Mark-led faction also expel factional chairman Nafiu Bala, alongside Leke Abejide and other members, citing anti-party activities for taking internal disputes to court. Di convention gather major political figures across party lines, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, among others, for coalition wey aim to challenge ruling All Progressives Congress for 2027.
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