The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has established a caretaker executive committee to oversee the party’s affairs until a new leadership is formally elected. This move is aimed at stabilizing the party and preparing it for the 2027 general elections.
According to David Lawal Babachir, North East Zonal Vice Chairman of the ADC, the decision to constitute the interim team was made by stakeholders to ensure the party’s stability and adherence to its constitution. Babachir, who previously served as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, emphasized that the new structure was approved by the National Working Committee (NWC) after due consultation and compliance with the party’s constitution.
The legitimacy of the new leadership was reaffirmed by Babachir, who stated that it followed due process in line with the party’s constitution. He also cautioned that indiscipline or defiance would not be tolerated in the party. The National Chairman of the ADC, Senator David Mark, has reportedly reaffirmed the party’s commitment to upholding its constitution, warning that anyone opposed to its guiding principles “has no place in the ADC.”
Babachir called for harmony among party members, noting that criticism is an inherent part of politics, but it should not affect their character or commitment to the party. The new interim chairman, Barrister Sadiq Dasin, expressed appreciation to party leaders for their confidence in his team and promised to unite the party. Dasin, a former federal lawmaker and one-time Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, also pledged to focus on women and youth participation, reserving 60% of elective positions in forthcoming congresses for these groups.
Dasin described his emergence as “a child of necessity” and urged all aggrieved members to support the new leadership. He further pledged to ensure that all future congresses in the state would be transparent, fair, and credible. The establishment of the caretaker executive committee is seen as a crucial step towards stabilizing the party and preparing it for the upcoming elections. With the new leadership in place, the ADC is expected to work towards rebuilding and strengthening its structure in Adamawa State.