ADC launches membership drive to challenge APC in future polls
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has started a nationwide membership drive aimed at strengthening its grassroots presence and boosting its chances in Nigeria’s 2027 elections. At an event in Abuja, party leaders including Senator David Mark, Kashim Imam, Aisha Yesufu, and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola addressed officials and stakeholders about the initiative. The party emphasized the importance of building a credible and transparent membership register, warning against inflating numbers with fake entries. ADC leaders expressed confidence in the party’s ability to become a major contender for government.
Key takeaways
- Senator David Mark stated that the membership drive is laying the foundation for ADC’s future success and expressed confidence that the party will form the government in 2027.
- Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola stressed the need for a credible, verified membership register and urged the party to avoid inflating numbers with phantom names.
- Kashim Imam explained that the party is using both manual and online registration systems to ensure inclusivity and prevent card hoarding.
- Aisha Yesufu highlighted the digital platform’s speed, security, and use of voters’ identification numbers for verification.
- ADC leaders emphasized internal accountability, transparency, and democratic processes as key principles for the party’s growth.
