The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African Democratic Congress has approved the results of its recently conducted primaries for governorship, National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly, and presidential elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, while extending the tenure of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) by 12 months.
The decisions were taken at the party’s 101st NEC meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, where National Chairman David Mark urged members to remain united and focused on building a credible political alternative for Nigerians.
Addressing party leaders and stakeholders, Mark said the meeting was taking place at a critical period in Nigeria’s democratic journey, noting that the country was grappling with worsening insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, and declining purchasing power.
“Nigeria today faces profound challenges. Insecurity continues to threaten lives and livelihoods across many parts of our country. Communities are displaced, farmers are unable to cultivate their lands freely, businesses struggle under difficult economic conditions, and millions of families face hardship and uncertainty,” he said.
The ADC chairman stressed that the opposition party would not seek political advantage from the suffering of Nigerians but would continue to support genuine efforts aimed at restoring security, economic stability, and national unity.
“As a responsible opposition party, the ADC does not celebrate the difficulties confronting our nation, nor do we seek political advantage from the pain of our people. Rather, we stand firmly in support of every sincere effort aimed at restoring peace, security, economic stability and national cohesion,” Mark stated.
He called on governments at all levels to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity and implement policies that would improve the living conditions of citizens.
Turning to internal party matters, Mark emphasized the need for unity and discipline as the ADC prepares for future electoral contests, particularly the 2027 general elections.
“Our strength lies not in division but in unity. We must resist every tendency capable of weakening our collective resolve. Personal ambition must never supersede party interest,” he said.
The former Senate President also assured party members that complaints and petitions arising from the party’s primaries would be handled fairly and transparently.
“I wish to assure all members that the National Working Committee will critically review the recommendations submitted by the various appeal committees and take informed, fair and responsible decisions in the overall interest of justice, equity and party unity,” he added.
At the conclusion of the meeting, NEC approved the results of all recently conducted primaries for State Houses of Assembly, National Assembly, governorship, and presidential elections, except those with pending appeals as of May 29, 2026, and contests yet to be concluded.
The committee also approved the extension of the tenure of the current National Working Committee for a period of 12 months upon the expiration of its current mandate.
In addition, NEC approved the constitution of caretaker committees at the zonal, state, local government, and ward levels, also for a period of 12 months.
The party further passed a resolution describing former Nasir El-Rufai governor as a “prisoner of conscience” and called for his immediate release.
The resolutions were announced in a communiqué issued after the meeting by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
Mark concluded his address by urging party leaders and members across the country to close ranks, strengthen grassroots structures, expand membership, and offer practical solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.
“Many citizens are increasingly searching for a credible political platform. The ADC must not fail them,” he said.
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