A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu on Sunday dissolved the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and formally declared him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The decision was taken at the faction’s national convention and presidential primary held in Abuja, where delegates adopted Kachikwu as the sole candidate through a voice vote.
The faction also immediately constituted a new set of national officers to replace the dissolved NWC.
The new executives include 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, Chief Amirigoye as National Financial Secretary, and Dr Chris Ugwu as National Legal Adviser, among others.
Speaking after receiving the party flag, Kachikwu said Nigeria is at a critical juncture and requires strong, purposeful leadership to tackle pressing challenges such as insecurity, unemployment, economic hardship, and national division.
He lamented the worsening socio-economic conditions in the country, noting the mass exodus of middle-class Nigerians in search of better opportunities abroad.
“The mass exodus of our middle class is indicative of those who have chosen not to be part of this hardship anymore,” Kachikwu said.
He stressed that Nigeria belongs to all citizens and must not be controlled by a few privileged interests.
Earlier, the Chairman of ADC State Chairmen, Kingsley Oggah, described the convention as a defining moment for the party, highlighting its resilience despite internal challenges.
The newly elected National Chairman, Abdulkadir Bashir, called for unity, respect for the party’s constitution, and the return of aggrieved members.
This development is part of the ongoing realignments and factional disputes within the ADC ahead of the 2027 polls.
The party has been split between different factions, including one associated with former Senate President David Mark.
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