By Our Reporter
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its party’s manifesto and policy committee listing former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, and former Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, respectively as the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the 50-member committee.
ADC made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, saying that the committee was put in place following the approval of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.
The committee, approved by the National Chairman of the ADC, Sen. David A. B. Mark, brought together a distinguished group of Nigerians drawn from diverse backgrounds, including former public office holders, academics, technocrats, policy experts, civil society leaders, and professionals, who collectively represent a wealth of experience in governance, economic management, social development, security, and democratic reform.
According to the party, the committee is tasked with articulating a clear, coherent, and credible policy direction that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions the ADC as a serious alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal.
ADC said formal inauguration of the committee had been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat, Abuja,
The formal inauguration of the committee has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat, Abuja, reaffirming its belief that Nigeria’s challenges required ideas rooted in competence, integrity, and national consensus, even as it expressed confidence that the committee would deliver a manifesto that speaks to the real needs of Nigerians.
The 50-member committee headed by Chief Oyegun with Prof. Pat Utomi as Deputy Chairman, and Salihu Lukman as Secretary has Sen. Gershon Bassey,
Sen. J.J. Akpan Udo-Udeghe, Amb. Abiye Mohammed, H.E. Simon Achuba, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, Bala Usman and Bulus Bello Zaki Piko as members.
Others are: Ose Anenih, Dr Nicholas Msheliza, Dr David Olofu, Dr Okey Ezegwu, Dr Mohammed Jibrin Yusufari, Joel Adi Gani, Prof. Jude Njoku, Miss Yemi Adamolekun, Prof. Anthony Kila, Nkovo Toyo, Dr Usman Bugaje, Oseloka Obaze, Dr Otive Igbuzor, Engr. Bello Suleiman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu,
AVM Sadique Abubakar, Madam Jumoke Olawuyi, Prof. Murtala Sagagi, Dr Kerian Wobodo, Dr Fatima Zara Saleh, Prof. Kolapo Eleka and Barr Makber Oson Jacob.
The rest are: Prof. Remi Sonaiya, Moji Ajayi (Mrs), Prof. Sam Amadi,
Dr Babayo Ardo, Pastor Funke Awowolo, Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu, Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel, Ngozi Ndukwe, Prof. Doknan Disent Sheni, Prof. Saheed Malik,
Dr Sunday Taiwako Anyabuga, Ms Helen Yashin, Dr John Markus Ayuba, Dr Chike Okogwu, Barr. (Mrs) Salametu A. Izuagie,
Chief (Mrs) Uwaoma Olevengwa, Alhaja Hafsat Moji Bello and Hon. Sani Yakubu Noma.
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