The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a step toward defining its governance roadmap by unveiling a 50-member “Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee.”
The party’s National Chairman, David Mark approved the high-powered committee.
The initiative signals the ADC’s intention to position itself as a credible and intellectually driven alternative for national leadership ahead of future elections.
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The committee brings together an elite group of Nigerian technocrats, academics, and former public officials.
It is tasked with creating a “people-centered” and forward-looking policy framework that addresses the nation’s socio-economic and security challenges.
The leadership structure is headed by John Odigie-Oyegun, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who serves as Chairman.
Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist, holds the position of Deputy Chairman, while Salihu Lukman, a former APC National Vice Chairman, serves as Secretary.
The group’s diverse membership includes legal luminaries such as Chidi Odinkalu and Sam Amadi, academic figures like Remi Sonaiya, as well as retired military officers, including a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar (rtd).
In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC emphasised that the committee’s primary goal is to articulate a coherent policy direction that reflects the real-life aspirations of Nigerians.
“Nigeria’s challenges require ideas rooted in competence, integrity, and national consensus,” the statement noted. “We are confident that this committee will deliver a manifesto that speaks to the real needs of the people.”
The committee comprises a blend of experienced politicians, policy experts, and civil society leaders. Its members include Senators Gershon Bassey and J.J. Akpan Udo-Udeghe, as well as former governor Simon Achuba.
The committee also features prominent figures from the policy and civil society space, including Yemi Adamolekun of Enough is Enough Nigeria, Otive Igbuzor, and Oseloka Obaze.
In addition, the committee includes respected academics such as Jude Njoku, Anthony Kila, and Murtala Sagagi.
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The ADC has scheduled the formal inauguration of the 50 Wise Men and Women for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
The ceremony will take place at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja.
The party has invited all concerned members and stakeholders to witness what it describes as a milestone in the journey toward responsible leadership and national renewal.
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