Former Senate President and Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has declared that the party is not on a desperate hunt for political power but is focused on building a legacy of service and accountability to Nigerians.
Mark made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the inaugural meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), where he unveiled the ADC’s blueprint for governance and internal party administration.
He said unlike many political parties in the country that revolve around personalities and power struggles, the ADC was founded on the conviction that Nigeria can work for all its citizens through integrity, transparency, and people-driven policies.
“We do not seek power for its own sake; we seek it to build a legacy worthy of our children,” Mark said.
“What makes the ADC different is simple: we will be a party of purpose, not impulses; of accountability, not impunity.”
The former Senate President said the party’s structure would be anchored on four pillars that place citizens at the centre of governance. He listed open-party operations, merit-based appointments, clean elections, and quarterly performance scorecards as non-negotiable standards.
He explained that every ADC-led government would publish annual audits, enforce procurement rules, and operate verifiable digital membership systems.
“Citizens come first. Our service charters will include timelines, public dashboards, and real feedback mechanisms,” he stated.
On governance, Mark stressed that the ADC would prioritize the needs of farmers, entrepreneurs, youth, women, and persons with disabilities, adding that the party would make transparency in public spending a binding principle.
“We will shine a bright light on every naira — no parallel budget, no black-box spending, no sacred cows,” he said.
He also promised that the judiciary would be restored as a true refuge for citizens through merit-based appointments, transparent case management, and rulings that favour justice over “empty technicalities.”
On foreign policy, Mark said the ADC would pursue Pan-African cooperation, regional trade, and peacebuilding initiatives, noting that Nigeria must reclaim its leadership role on the continent.
Mark challenged Nigerians to judge the ADC not by rhetoric or statistics but by visible improvements in citizens’ daily lives.
“Let it be said of the ADC that we kept faith with the people, that we were steady under pressure, honest in our dealings, and relentless in delivery,” he said.
He concluded by insisting that the ADC’s mission is to change the narrative of Nigeria’s political class from self-serving interests to genuine service to the people.
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