The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Senator David Mark, has said that the North was building profusely, adding that the ADC possesses the Midas touch to restore the fortunes of the region.
Speaking on the theme, Peace and Social Cohesion, a Panacea to Challenges in the North, at a meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja, the former military general said; “The North is bleeding profusely and we are the only ones who can heal it”.
The meeting had earlier observed a minute’s silence for the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Some of those at the meeting included former Senate President and Interim National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, Malam Kashim Imam,
Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, Salihu Moh. Lukman, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Senator Dino Melaye, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and Chairman, Board of Trustees BoT of ADC, Dr Mani Ibrahim.
Mark stressed the urgency and efficacy of unity and social cohesion, adding that the North has had enough of violence and other troubles, saying it was time to join hands to salvage the region.
In his part, Babachir Lawal said the Northerners have mandated their leaders to pursue the interests of the region using the ADC as vehicle.
“Our people have encouraged us, have directed us, and have mandated us to organize ourselves in the manner that we deliver whatever we want through the ADC”, he said.
Lawal said; “I don’t believe. No one in ADC leadership or rank and file believes that votes do not count. Votes do count and we are going to make sure that votes count. This election, votes will count. I tell you. Forget about this fear that votes will not count.
“ADC is a party of Nigerians. ADC is one. Whatever techniques, whatever malicious activity they (APC) throw at us, we will counter it effectively, and we will counter and defeat them at it”.
