The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its Policy and Manifesto Committee, with a strong call for practical, people-centered solutions to Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
The inauguration, held on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Abuja, was presided over by the party’s National Chairman, Senator David A. B. Mark.
In his keynote address, Senator Mark described the event as more than the formation of another committee.
He stressed that it represents a responsibility to rescue Nigeria from economic hardship and social distress.
He lamented the worsening poverty, rising food prices, epileptic power supply, and insecurity under the current administration.
Why the Policies?
Mark noted that Nigerians are in dire need of policies that demonstrate compassion and clarity.
“Nigerians are not looking for clever arguments.
“They want policies and actions that show government understands what they are going through and is prepared to act with courage and compassion,” Mark said.
The ADC Chairman criticized the ruling party’s reliance on statistics that fail to translate into improved living conditions.
He arguing that economic growth must be measured by its impact on citizens’ lives.
He highlighted key sectors requiring urgent policy attention, including energy, transportation, food security, healthcare, education, and job creation.
On energy, he noted that expensive and unreliable supply cripple productivity and deepens poverty.
He also questioned the removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that Nigerians paying more for fuel have yet to see tangible benefits in other areas of their lives.
Mark emphasized that insecurity must be addressed not just as a budget item but as a lived reality affecting farms, schools, and communities.
He further charged the committee to prioritize education, suggesting that parents who fail to send their children to school should face sanctions.
Way Forward for the ADC Committee
The ADC leader underscored the importance of governance reforms.
He warned against weak institutions and poor accountability that often derail good ideas.
He urged the committee to listen to ordinary Nigerians—farmers, traders, workers, and youth—when crafting policies.
Mark said government should ensure that every recommendation reduces suffering rather than merely rearranging it.
“Nigeria does not need rhetoric. She needs honest thinking and workable solutions.
“The ADC must be known not for noise, but for seriousness; not for empty promises, but for performance,” he declared.
The former lawmaker formally inaugurated the committee.
He charged members to break into sub-committees, co-opt experts, and work with intellectual rigor and moral clarity.
He concluded by expressing hope that the committee’s work would help build a party capable of easing pain and restoring hope to Nigerians.
