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David Mark, the interim national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that the party has not endorsed any individual for the 2027 presidential race.
Speaking during a meeting with party stakeholders from Kogi State in Abuja on Tuesday, the former Senate President emphasized that under his watch, the ADC would maintain transparency and impartiality in its internal processes.
According to him, “The ADC has no preferred or favourite presidential aspirant but is focused on establishing a platform that appeals to the majority of Nigerians.”
Mark explained that the party’s current mission is to build a strong political vehicle capable of rescuing Nigeria from collapse.
“We are doing this because we do not want this great ship called Nigeria to sink. If we do not rise now and it sinks, all of us will be affected,” he warned.
He stressed that all members are equal stakeholders in the party and called on them to show the country that the ADC is committed to democratic principles.
“I don’t own this party more than any of our members. I urge all members to show Nigerians that ADC is a different party, one ready to properly run democracy in our country.
“All Nigerians must come together and take ownership of the ADC,” he added.
Mark urged unity among members and encouraged them to put the party’s interests above individual ambitions.
He also called on politicians to redirect their energies towards solving pressing national issues such as insecurity, stating that the ADC was prepared to offer real solutions if entrusted with power.
“Let us continue to work to rebuild our nation and bring out her best in the overall interest of future generations,” he said.
In a related development, Mohammed Sheriff, who leads the ADC’s national legal support group, accused certain individuals of filing lawsuits using the names of non-members.
Sheriff alleged that those behind the suits are not registered members in Kogi and Nasarawa states.
He affirmed the group’s readiness to defend the party in court, disclosing that no fewer than 97 lawyers had volunteered to take on the legal battles on behalf of the ADC.