ADC Inaugurates Interim NWC At Party's 99th NEC Meeting
Their emergence followed the formal swearing-in ceremony of the new NEC on Monday night in Abuja, marking the official handover from the Ralph Nwosu-led outgoing executive.
The event, which took place at the Chelsea Hotel, Abuja, on Tuesday July 29, 2025, was witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), signalling compliance with electoral guidelines and party transition protocols.
All newly sworn-in members were present during the brief but symbolic ceremony, which took place immediately after the party’s NEC meeting.
During the meeting, expelled members (except 2023 presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu) were reinstated, and a motion was passed to dissolve the former NWC and BoT, allowing the new leadership to assume full responsibility until new congresses are held.
The tenure of the new executive committee begins with immediate effect, ushering in a new era for the party as it aligns with a broader opposition coalition to reposition itself ahead of future political contests.
Protocol:
•It is with profound gratitude, humility, and a deep sense of duty that I address you as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). I am honoured by the confidence reposed in me, and I pledge before you to serve this party with integrity, transparency, courage, and vision.
•Today marks not just the beginning of a new NEC session, but the dawn of a new chapter in ADC; a chapter that we must write together with courage, unity and conviction.
•I wish to acknowledge the hard work, patriotism, sacrifices and dedication of Hon. Ralph Nwosu and his team who over the years built this party and are relinquishing leadership to our team in the interest of this country.
•Our leaders and all loyal members who contributed in any way to the growth of this political family also deserve our commendation.
•I assure you that under my leadership, we shall be committed to full democratic practices and principles that abhors imposition and special privileges. Internal democracy, transparency and accountability will be our mantra.
•We will guarantee collective leadership at all levels.
•We will build a technically competent bureaucracy for the party and ensure a structured financing. All members will truly own the party.
•We will be fair and just to all party members. We promise to be totally transparent. ADC will have zero tolerance for anti-party and other forms of indiscipline.
•We shall revamp our grassroots leadership structures to reflect modern realities. From the polling units, wards up to the national level, every organ will be re-energized.
•We will open the gates for the next generation. Our policies, nominations, and leadership roles will reflect meaningful inclusion of youths and women and not just tokenism. This is why we have reserved 35% of our leadership positions for women. It is also our commitment to have youths below the age of 40 years in our leadership.
•Within the shortest possible time, the NWC will raise committees to review the manifesto and the constitution of our party to meet and reflect the aspirations of the Nigerian people.
•We shall clearly articulate what we stand for. Nigerians must know us as a party driven by unblemished ideology, progressive policies, and patriotic governance. We will not leave it to the discretion of individual candidate to choose what to do with power. Therefore, in the coming days, we shall announce a 50-Member Policy Committee to cover health, education, agriculture, technology, security, economy, infrastructure and other services.
•This underlines ADC’s focus in achieving good governance for Nigerians.
•Finally, we invite all Nigerians to join our party. ADC is the only party that guarantees equal opportunity to everyone regardless of age, gender, religion or region. Our handshake is across all divides.
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