The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has amended its constitution and formally ratified a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Senate President, David Mark, in a major development aimed at repositioning the party.
The decision was taken on Tuesday during the party’s national convention held in Abuja, where delegates from across the country voted overwhelmingly in support of the constitutional changes and the new leadership structure.
Announcing the results, Emeka Ihedioha, chairman of the electoral sub-committee and a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, disclosed that a total of 1,576 delegates were accredited for the exercise.
According to him, 1,471 delegates voted in favour of the constitutional amendment, representing 94 percent approval, while 11 votes were declared void.
“Distinguished delegates, by virtue of this result announced, it means that the constitution of the African Democratic Congress has today been duly amended by this convention,” Ihedioha said.
The overwhelming endorsement signals strong backing for the Mark-led leadership amid ongoing internal restructuring within the party.
Delegates at the convention also ratified resolutions from the party’s 97th, 98th, and 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, further consolidating decisions taken in previous sessions. In addition, a motion to adopt the resolutions of the 100th NEC meeting held on March 25, 2026, was moved by Ireti Kingibe and approved by the convention.
Speaking on the outcomes of the gathering, the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, outlined several key resolutions adopted by delegates.
He said the party approved a waiver of certain membership requirements, a move expected to ease entry for new members and broaden participation within the ADC. The convention also agreed to suspend zoning provisions for executive offices, a significant shift from the party’s previous framework designed to ensure regional balance in leadership positions.
Additionally, rules requiring that vacant offices be filled by individuals from the same geographical zone as their predecessors were also suspended. These changes, party officials say, are aimed at increasing flexibility in leadership selection and strengthening the party’s ability to respond to evolving political realities.
In his closing remarks, Senator Mark expressed gratitude to delegates for their confidence in his leadership and that of the newly ratified NWC. He described the convention as one of the most organized he had attended, praising the level of participation and unity displayed during the proceedings.
The developments come at a critical time for the ADC, which has been grappling with internal divisions and leadership disputes in recent months. Observers say the constitutional amendment and ratification of a new leadership team could mark a turning point for the party as it seeks to rebuild cohesion and strengthen its political standing.
With the new structure in place, attention is expected to shift to how effectively the Mark-led NWC can implement reforms, resolve lingering factional issues, and position the party for upcoming elections.
The convention’s outcomes underscore the ADC’s efforts to reset its internal dynamics and present a more unified front, as it aims to compete more effectively in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
