The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has said Nigerians are weary of political slogans and empty statistics that fail to improve their daily lives.
Speaking during the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Abuja, the former Senate President said the ADC was founded on the conviction that Nigeria can truly work for everyone.
According to him, the party aims to be driven by values and purpose rather than personalities and impulses.
“What makes the ADC different is simple: we will be a party of purpose and determination, not impulses — an institution that champions democratic values and accountability across all its organs and governments,” Mark stated.
He outlined four non-negotiable leadership standards — character, competence, courage, and discipline — which he said would guide the ADC in all its engagements.
Mark reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and inclusion, stressing that the supremacy of the party’s constitution and institutions will always override personal interests.
He also announced the launch of a new “Integrity and Performance Compact” centered on open governance, merit-based appointments, credible elections, citizen-focused service delivery, and inclusion of women, youth, farmers, and persons with disabilities.
The ADC chairman further pledged to uphold the separation of powers, strengthen judicial and legislative independence, and ensure public budgets are transparently planned and audited to serve citizens’ interests.
Mark emphasized the need for a merit-driven judiciary that dispenses justice swiftly and fairly, noting that Nigerians deserve visible progress in food security, power supply, employment, and safety.
“We will focus on what works. Nigerians are tired of slogans and statistics that do not translate into their welfare,” he said.
He assured that under the ADC, farmers will be supported, small businesses strengthened, and public funds managed transparently to bring about real, measurable improvements in people’s lives.
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