ADC appoints Odigie-Oyegun, Utomi to lead 50-man policy and manifesto committee
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 50-member Policy and Manifesto Committee mandated to articulate a clear, coherent and credible policy direction that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions the party as a serious alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal.
The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, who said the committee was approved by the National Chairman, Senator David Mark, in line with the ADC’s commitment to building a people-centred, credible and forward-looking policy framework for national governance.
According to the statement, the committee will be chaired by former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, with Professor Pat Utomi serving as Deputy Chairman, while Salihu Lukman will act as Secretary.
Members of the committee include Dr Okey Ezegwu, Dr Mohammed Jibrin Yusufari, Joel Adi Gani, Professor Jude Njoku, Miss Yemi Adamolekun, Professor Anthony Kila, Nkovo Toyo, Dr Usman Bugaje, Oseloka Obaze, Dr Otive Igbuzor, Engr. Bello Suleiman, Professor Chidi Odinkalu and Professor Sam Amadi, among others.
Abdullahi said the Policy and Manifesto Committee brings together a distinguished group of Nigerians drawn from diverse backgrounds, including former public office holders, academics, technocrats, policy experts, civil society leaders and professionals.
He added that collectively, the members represent a wealth of experience in governance, economic management, social development, security and democratic reform.
The ADC also announced that the committee would be formally inaugurated on Monday, February 2, 2026, at noon, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja.
The party reaffirmed its belief that Nigeria’s challenges require ideas rooted in competence, integrity and national consensus, expressing confidence that the committee will deliver a manifesto that addresses the real needs and aspirations of Nigerians.
