By Ayo Ayodele
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 50-member Policy and Manifesto Committee, appointing former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Professor Pat Utomi, and former APC National Vice Chairman (North West), Salihu Lukman, to lead the process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The appointments were approved by the party’s National Working Committee and endorsed by the ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark.
According to the party, Odigie-Oyegun will serve as Chairman of the committee, Utomi as Deputy Chairman, while Lukman will act as Secretary.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the committee is mandated to articulate a clear policy direction and produce a manifesto addressing key national concerns, including governance, economic management, security, social development, and democratic reforms.
The committee, which is scheduled for inauguration on Monday, comprises members drawn from diverse professional and political backgrounds, including former public office holders, academics, technocrats, policy experts, and civil society leaders.
Other members of the committee include Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar (rtd), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, Dr Usman Bugaje, Prof. Anthony Kila, Pastor Funke Awowolo, Madam Jumoke Olawuyi, and Prof. Sam Amadi, among others.
Abdullahi explained that the delay in constituting the committee was due to internal political considerations, including the need to ensure regional and religious balance within its membership.