The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 50- man policy and manifesto committee with the mandate to articulating a clear, coherent, and credible policy direction that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions of the party as a serious alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal.
ADC made this known in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday, saying that the committee was approved by the National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, in line with the party’s commitment to building a credible, people-centred, and forward-looking policy framework for national governance.
The committee will be chaired by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, with Professor Pat Utomi serving as Deputy Chairman, while Salihu Lukman will serve as Secretary.
Some of the committee members are; 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 and Prof Sam Amadi.
Abdullahi added ” The Policy and Manifesto Committee brings together a distinguished group of Nigerians drawn from diverse backgrounds, including former public office holders, academics, technocrats, policy experts, civil society leaders, and professionals. Collectively, they represent a wealth of experience in governance, economic management, social development, security, and democratic reform”.
According to the party, the formal inauguration of the committee would hold on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat, Abuja.
The party reaffirmed its belief that Nigeria’s challenges require ideas rooted in competence, integrity, and national consensus, and expresses confidence that the committee will deliver a manifesto that speaks to the real needs of Nigerians.
