ADC unveils structure assessment committee

The Nationwide Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has inaugurated Etigwe Uwa, SAN, as Chairman of the occasion’s Structure Evaluation Committee, in a transfer aimed toward strengthening inner democracy and reinforcing the occasion’s guiding rules.

Whereas inaugurating the committee on Thursday in Abuja, Mark charged its members to develop a framework that promotes inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability, whereas staying true to the occasion’s founding beliefs.

Keep in mind that in July 2025, the ADC was chosen because the coalition occasion for opposition leaders aiming to problem President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Since then, with former Senate President Mark as Nationwide Chairman and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as Nationwide Secretary, the occasion has been strengthening its nationwide constructions and striving to achieve the arrogance of Nigerians.

The committee additionally consists of Barr. Peter Iyeola Oyewole, Hon. C.I.D. Maduabum, Hon. Ishaka Bawa, Sen. Ehigie Uzamere, Mrs. Sally Oguni-Agbo (PhD), Barr. Aishatu Dan-Kani, Prof. Lawal Salihu, H.E. Emeka Ihedioha, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, Hon. Mohammed Kumaila, Barr. Suleiman Usman (SAN), Barr. Zawo Osu, D.I.G. Ibrahim Adamu (RTD), Dr. Rasaq Oyelami Saliu, Sen. E.Y. Orker-Jev, Sen. Idris Abdullahi Umar, Chief Ralph Nwosu, Barr. Amanda Pam, Prof. Mohammed Sani Bello, Dr. Paul Angya, and Rukayya Lamido Dodo.

The previous Senate President defined {that a} occasion’s structure serves as each its ethical information and authorized basis, noting that it shapes the occasion’s ideology, directs conduct, regulates inner operations, and protects inner democracy.

He acknowledged, “As our occasion continues to broaden in attain and duty, it’s each needed and well timed to assessment our structure to make sure that it displays current realities, anticipates future challenges, and aligns with world finest practices in democratic occasion administration.

“This train just isn’t about altering rules; it’s about strengthening them. It’s about guaranteeing readability, equity, inclusiveness, and accountability in our constructions and processes. It’s about making a framework that empowers our members, promotes unity, resolves disputes pretty, and positions the ADC as a reputable different for nationwide management.

“Members of this committee have been rigorously chosen based mostly on expertise, integrity, and dedication to the beliefs of our occasion. You carry an incredible duty. I urge you to strategy this project with open minds, broad consultations, and an unwavering dedication to the collective curiosity of the ADC.
You could take heed to the voices of occasion members in any respect ranges, respect our founding values, and produce a structure that strengthens inner democracy, enhances self-discipline, and ensures transparency in occasion affairs.”

He acknowledged that the Committee will assessment the ADC Structure to replace and make clear it, guaranteeing alignment with world finest practices in democratic governance and occasion administration.

On what is anticipated of the Committee, Mark continued,”To strengthen provisions that promote inclusiveness, transparency, fairness, and honest participation of all members, together with ladies, youths, and individuals with disabilities.

“To assessment the roles, powers, and relationships of occasion organs in any respect ranges to reinforce effectivity, accountability, and coordination.

“To assessment provisions regarding occasion primaries, congresses, dispute decision, self-discipline, and sanctions to make sure equity and credibility. To look at provisions on membership registration, rights and obligations of members, and occasion administration for readability and effectiveness.

“To make sure full compliance of the ADC Structure with the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and related electoral legal guidelines and rules. To seek the advice of extensively with occasion stakeholders throughout all ranges and geopolitical zones in the middle of the assessment.”

He additional acknowledged that the Committee is required to current an interim report together with proposed amendments to the Nationwide Working Committee inside 30 days.

In his response, the Committee Chairman expressed a powerful dedication to conducting a complete and inclusive course of.

He acknowledged, “Constitutions are imagined to be broad and embracive and shouldn’t condescend to too many granular particulars. They need to include a good and democratic technique of choice, whether or not or not it’s in respect of occasion workplaces in any respect strata or of flagbearers for elective positions. Enough thought can be given to this situation, drawing from finest practices and novel concepts which might assist take care of a number of the points that presently plague our occasion politics.

“We might take note of the form of issues fair-minded Nigerians and good residents wish to see in a celebration structure, and we might strive to make sure that the output is one which possesses the magnetic pressure of drawing extra members into the occasion. The assessment just isn’t as a result of the present structure just isn’t good, however the objective of the assessment is to make the structure significantly better.”