Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie Oyegun, is now chairing a fifty-member committee tasked with drafting the manifesto for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mediaplusng.com reports.
The committee, formed to develop strategic policies and a comprehensive manifesto, will focus on issues affecting Nigerians, including poverty, security, health, and economic development. The exercise is part of the ADC’s effort to present an alternative governance agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking to the committee, ADC National Chairman David Mark urged members to propose practical solutions that directly address the country’s pressing challenges. He criticised the APC-led administration’s handling of the economy, security, and healthcare, noting that poverty under the current government remains unparalleled. Mediaplusng.com adds that Mark emphasised the need for the party’s policies to resonate with Nigerians and offer tangible alternatives to the ruling party’s programs.
Mark encouraged the committee to design policies that will improve citizens’ living standards, restore public confidence in governance, and promote sustainable development. He stressed that a clear, actionable manifesto would position the ADC as a credible choice for Nigerians dissatisfied with current leadership.
The committee, under Oyegun’s leadership, is expected to consult stakeholders across Nigeria, including civil society groups, professionals, and grassroots communities, to ensure the manifesto reflects national priorities and local realities.
Experts note that the ADC’s manifesto-building exercise is timely, given growing public concern over rising poverty, unemployment, and insecurity across the country. The party aims to differentiate itself by offering policy-driven solutions that directly target these issues.
The final manifesto is anticipated to outline the ADC’s roadmap for governance, with a focus on poverty alleviation, economic revitalisation, security reforms, healthcare improvements, and social welfare programs designed to uplift vulnerable Nigerians.
