…New factional leaders emerge at Abuja convention
….Kachikwu says Nigeria “must not be controlled by a few interests”
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dissolved the national working committee (NWC) led by former Senate President David Mark and adopted Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The decision was announced on Sunday during the faction’s national convention and presidential primary held in Abuja, where delegates endorsed Kachikwu through a voice vote.
The convention also produced a new set of party executives following the dissolution of the former leadership structure.
Among the newly announced officials are Kingsley Oggah as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Abdulkadir Bashir as National Chairman, Johnny Derek as National Secretary, Kennedy O. Odion as National Treasurer, Amirigoye as National Financial Secretary, and Chris Ugwu as National Legal Adviser.
Speaking after receiving the party’s flag, Kachikwu said Nigeria was facing serious national challenges, including insecurity, unemployment, economic hardship and growing divisions among citizens.
According to him, the country must not remain under the control of a privileged few, stressing that many Nigerians, especially members of the middle class, are leaving the country due to frustration with the current situation.
He said the ADC remains a credible alternative capable of restoring hope and rebuilding confidence among Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections.
Earlier, Oggah described the convention as a defining moment for the faction, noting that the group had remained resilient despite internal disputes within the party.
Also speaking, the newly elected National Chairman, Abdulkadir Bashir, urged members to remain committed to the party’s constitution and avoid actions capable of deepening divisions within the ADC.
He appealed to aggrieved members to return to the party and work together to strengthen its structure ahead of future elections.
