The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked off a nationwide membership drive aimed at strengthening its grassroots presence and positioning itself as a formidable contender in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the launch event in Abuja on Thursday, ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, expressed confidence that the party would form the government in 2027.
He urged party officials to register all interested Nigerians, emphasizing that membership cards would be issued to anyone willing to abide by ADC’s rules.
“ADC is a new bride in town. Everywhere you go, people want to join ADC. The cards are out now, and this is the foundation we are laying for 2027,” Mark said.
The launch featured other key party leaders, including Registration Committee Chairman Kashim Imam, Deputy Chairperson and Head of Digital Platform Aisha Yesufu, and National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
They outlined the party’s approach to building a credible, transparent, and verifiable membership register.
In a keynote titled ‘A Register of Conviction, Not Convenience,’ Aregbesola warned against inflating membership figures with fake or duplicate entries.
“A party of ghosts cannot win elections, govern effectively, or hold its leaders accountable. Every member must be real, documented, and verified,” he said.
Yesufu highlighted the party’s digital registration platform, describing it as fast, secure, and accessible, including features like passport photos, QR codes, and verification via voters’ identification numbers.
Imam explained that membership cards would be issued on demand to avoid hoarding and that registration would be both manual and online to ensure wide accessibility.
“The ADC does not merely seek to participate in Nigeria’s democracy; we aim to redefine it,” Aregbesola said.
“We will govern ourselves with integrity first, ensuring transparency, accountability, and respect for all members. Only then can we expect Nigerians to trust us with their government.”
The party emphasized that this membership drive is the foundation for a disciplined, credible, and robust organization ready to challenge established political forces in 2027.
