The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Thursday, stepped up preparations for the 2027 general election with the inauguration of a committee for the review of its constitution.
The ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, while inaugurating the constitution review committee on Thursday in Abuja, said the terms of reference include strengthening provisions that promote transparency and equity in the party.

The ADC was unveiled last July by key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, among others, as “the coalition party” for the 2027 polls.

On Wednesday, the opposition party inaugurated a 21-member Membership, Revalidation, Mobilisation, and Registration (MRMR) Committee, noting that its success in the politics of the country depends on a strong and credible membership base.

Mark, while inaugurating the constitution review committee, implored the members to come up with a constitution that enhances internal democracy, enhances discipline, and guarantees transparency.
He said, “This exercise is not about changing principles; it is about strengthening them. It is about ensuring clarity, fairness, inclusiveness, and accountability in our structures and processes. It is about creating a framework that empowers our members, promotes unity, resolves disputes fairly, and positions the ADC as a credible alternative for national leadership.Members of this committee have been carefully selected based on experience, integrity, and commitment to the ideals of our party. You carry a great responsibility. I urge you to approach this assignment with open minds, broad consultations, and an unwavering commitment to the collective interest of the ADC.

“You must listen to the voices of party members at all levels, respect our founding values, and produce a constitution that strengthens internal democracy, enhances discipline, and guarantees transparency in party affairs.”

The chairman of the committee, Etigwe Uwa (SAN), while responding on behalf of other members of the committee, said the panel would strive to produce a document that is acceptable to party stalwarts across the country.

According to him, “We would seek inputs from as many members as we can, and we would do our best to produce a near-ideal, autochthonous, and workable constitution that enjoys the buy-in and acceptance across the party and across our country. We solicit your support and pledge not to fail the party.”

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