ADC Pledges: ADC Makes Bold Move for Inclusive Leadership Amid Youth-Led Resurgence
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has boldly promised that half of all leadership roles—both elective and appointive—will be reserved for women and youth. This pledge was reaffirmed in Lagos during a landmark event titled “When Good People Unite, Nigerians Win.”
ADC Pledges 50% Leadership
Rauf Aregbesola, ADC’s National Secretary, a former Osun governor and ex-Minister of Interior, welcomed defectors from PDP, Labour Party, and other factions. He described ADC as aligning with core #NotTooYoungToRun ideals—championing youth agency and authentic representation. The party constitutionally reserves 35% for women and 35% for youth, ensuring a minimum 50% share in leadership—a deeply symbolic move against tokenism.
Highlighting ADC’s commitment to inclusive leadership, Aregbesola emphasized: “We’re not about optics; we’re empowering those historically excluded.” He positioned the party as a digital-age, grassroots-powered force, rejecting the centralized control typical of APC and PDP, which he criticized as stale, status‑quo bastions.
Supporters behind ADC Pledges
Defection leader Abimbola Ogunkelu described the shift as a leap toward progressive grassroots politics, while Segun Osho framed it as a necessary push to rescue Nigeria from stagnation. ADC’s Kolawole Ogunwale challenged members: “Talk less. Act more.”
Notable defectors included ex-PDP powerbrokers like Muritala Ashorobi, Tunji Shelle, Tai Benedict, and Niyi Adams. The ADC Lagos chairman, George Ashiru, cemented their entry with a symbolic presentation of the party flag and logo—underscoring a collective rebranding for a new political moment.
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