2027: ADC inaugurates nationwide membership mobilisation committee 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said its nationwide membership drive is aimed at deepening internal cohesion and expanding its national footprint as it positions itself to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 general elections.

The declaration was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, during the inauguration of the Membership Revalidation, Mobilization, and Registration (MRMR) Committee. 

The committee has been tasked with overhauling the party’s membership base, strengthening grassroots structures, and harmonizing records nationwide.

Speaking at the event, which was attended by some members of the National Working Committee, the National Executive Committee, party chieftains, and other stakeholders, Mark described the exercise as a critical milestone in repositioning the ADC for growth, strength, and internal cohesion.

He noted that the party was founded on principles of justice, equity, accountability, and people-centred governance, adding, “For these ideals to translate into political success, our party must rest on a solid, credible, and verifiable membership base, supported by effective mobilization structures across the federation”.

Mark explained that the decision to inaugurate the MRMR committee was driven by the recognition that no political party can achieve national relevance without a strong, active, and properly documented membership. 

“Membership is the lifeblood of any democratic organization. It determines legitimacy, strength, reach, and ultimately, electoral victory,” he said.

Among others, the committee’s terms of reference include overseeing the registration of new members nationwide to ensure inclusiveness, transparency, and adherence to party guidelines. 

It will develop a nationwide membership mobilization strategy with emphasis on the grassroots at polling units, wards, local governments, and state levels, while implementing both electronic and manual registration systems.

Mark added that the committee will also harmonize existing membership records with State chapters, conduct a comprehensive revalidation exercise across all States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), integrate new members into party structures, and liaise with State and local leadership to ensure smooth implementation and promote unity and discipline.

Charging the committee, Mark said, “The responsibility placed on you is both demanding and historic. You are expected to discharge your duties with integrity, fairness, transparency, and a deep sense of patriotism to our party. You must approach this assignment without bias, favouritism, or exclusion.”

The committee has 30 days to submit its interim report.

The committee chairman, Kashim Imam, in his acceptance speech, pledged to execute the mandate diligently, stating, “Our mission is to return the ADC to the average Nigerian. We will ensure that the party is owned by the grassroots, giving the people a voice and responsibility in the party. 

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“We will work tirelessly, registering members across towns, rural communities, and remote areas.”

He added that the exercise would begin immediately, with an interim report due to the National Working Committee within 30 days.

The 20-member committee, chaired by Kashim Imam, includes former House of Representatives member Hon. Sekonte Davies, Nollywood actress Mina Horsfall, Professor of Pure and Applied Mathematics Festus Arunaye, Obidient Movement spokesman Tanko Yusuf, activist and Obidient Movement chieftain Aisha Yesufu, and Labour Party former governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, among others.