The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to review its party constitution to strengthen internal democracy, enforce accountability, and ensure all organs of the party adhere to the principles of Integrity, competence, and inclusivity.
Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja, the Chairman, Sen. David Mark, said the review would align the party’s structures with its reform agenda and commitment to good governance.
He said the ADC’s mission is to build a rules-based institution that operates beyond individual interests and focuses on performance, transparency, and service to the people.
According to him, the committee will also develop a comprehensive code of ethics, financing rules, and compliance systems, alongside functional structures across wards, local governments, and states.
He added that the party would train organizers, build digital registers, and establish service desks to improve efficiency and accessibility.
Mark emphasised that the ADC’s leadership standard is anchored on four non-negotiable pillars of character, competence, courage, and discipline, which will form the benchmark for all party and government appointments.
He said the new leadership must embody these values to set the ADC apart as a disciplined and accountable political movement.
He also announced the adoption of an “Integrity and Performance Compact,” which includes transparent financial audits, procurement rules, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and gift policies.
He said the ADC would publish quarterly performance scorecards for its elected officials and adopt verifiable digital primaries to ensure clean internal elections.
Addressing governance and national reform, the former Senate President said the ADC would defend the separation of powers, strengthen oversight, and promote transparent budgeting processes that serve the public interest.
He pledged that the ADC would prioritize food security, reliable power supply, job creation, and small business growth through evidence-based, people-centred policies.
On foreign policy, Mark said the ADC would promote Pan-African cooperation, regional stability, and intra-African trade by harmonizing standards, leveraging diaspora capital, and strengthening Nigeria’s leadership in the subregion.
He charged members of the NWC to begin the hard work of rebuilding the party’s foundation ahead of the 2027 elections, focusing on credible candidate selection and effective grassroots mobilization.
“Our task is to build a party that outlives us all. Nigeria and Nigerians will accept nothing less than credible, disciplined leadership.
“Let it be said of the ADC that we kept faith with the people, were honest in our dealings, and relentless in delivery,” Mark said.
He, however, stressed that the ADC is not seeking power for its own sake but power to serve, transform, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
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