The African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has formally rejected any assist for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
The occasion has additionally inaugurated its zonal and state congress and enchantment committees nationwide.
The occasion urged its members to stay united and dedicated to constructing what it described as a reputable and formidable opposition platform.
The inauguration, which happened on Sunday in Abuja, was led by Gombe who stated the transfer was aimed toward strengthening the occasion’s inside democratic buildings.
Talking on the occasion, he stated the committees had been established to supervise the planning and conduct of congresses on the zonal, state, native authorities and ward ranges, in strict compliance with the occasion’s structure and the Electoral Act.
“It’s with nice honour and humility that I stand earlier than you at the moment to handle the inaugural session of the Zonal and State Congress and Attraction Committees of the African Democratic Congress.
“We’re gathered right here to mark a big milestone within the historical past of our nice occasion. The institution of those committees is a testomony to our dedication to strengthening the occasion’s construction and making certain that the voices of our members are heard in any respect ranges.”
He harassed that the committees had been additionally mandated to implement constitutional compliance, implement congress tips, and uphold electoral rules, together with voting procedures, poll dealing with and outcome declaration.
Bala additional referred to as on occasion members to work collectively to construct a stronger ADC based on justice, fairness and equity, whereas urging occasion leaders to empower members and supply the required steering to drive change.
He added, “I need to categorically distance the management of the ADC from the assertion credited to Hon. Leke Joseph Abijide in assist of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election.
“That assertion doesn’t mirror the place of the African Democratic Congress as a decided opposition occasion. We clearly reject any affiliation with it and reaffirm our stance as a powerful pressure in Nigeria’s political area.”
In his acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Congress Committee for the North-West geopolitical zone, Abimikun Monday, described the inauguration as a serious step in direction of repositioning the occasion.
He stated: “This marks a milestone in our efforts to reposition the management of the ADC throughout all strata.”
Monday stated that the duty entrusted to the committee mirrored the boldness of the occasion’s nationwide management.
He recommended Bala for his dedication to rebuilding the occasion regardless of inside challenges and warranted the management of the committee’s readiness to ship on its mandate.
He added, “Our responsibility is to supervise the planning and execution of zonal, state and native authorities congresses in keeping with the ADC structure, permitted tips and the Electoral Act of Nigeria.”
Additionally talking, the Kaduna State Chairman of the ADC, Sani Aliyu Mohammed, pledged the occasion’s dedication to win energy by democratic means.
He stated: “We’ll do every little thing inside our energy, from the state stage all the way down to the native governments, to make sure efficient organisation and success.
“We’ll go away no stone unturned to make sure that the ADC turns into the brand new identify and the brand new anthem on the lips of each Nigerian from 2027 onward. It is a promise we’re making, and we are going to exhaust all authorized and bonafide choices to actualise this imaginative and prescient.”
He thanked occasion members for his or her assist and warranted them of the management’s dedication to delivering on the mandate entrusted to the committees.
