Newly sworn in National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, promised, the Party will be “totally transparent”, as well as, be “fair and just” to all Party members.
Mark made the promise while making his speech following his swearing in as the ADC’s National Chairman on Tuesday 29 July, 2025.
David Mark’s Speech
Speech by the ADC National Chairman , Sen. David Mark at the inauguration of the party’s NWC earlier today at the NEC of the party.
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.
