ADC: NAMES OF STATE PARTY CHAIRMEN

Below is a list of the state party chairmen of the coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC):

  1. Hanatu Garaba — Plateau
  2. Musa S. Shuaib —Nasarawa
  3. Adekolu O. Moses — Ekiti
  4. Patrick Obianyo — Anambra
  5. Hon. Haruna Hassan —Bauchi
  6. Otunba Pat. Olufemi — Ogun
  7. Celestine Orbunde—Benue
  8. Mohammed Bolori — Borno
  9. Comrade John Ogar —Cross River
  10. Austine Okotie — Delta
  11. Jennifer Adibie N — Ebonyi
  12. Kennedy Odion — Edo
  13. Iyke Nwoka — Abia
  14. Stella Chukwula— Enugu
  15. Mallam Danladi Yau — Gombe
  16. Duke Gabriel Dick — Akwa Ibom
  17. Alh. Sanni Mohammed — Jigawa
  18. Ahmed Tijani M — Kaduna
  19. Ungogo Musa — Kano
  20. Alh. Usman Musa — Katsina
  21. Hajia Hawa Mohammed — Kebbi
  22. Auta Mohammed — Niger
  23. Yohanna Shehu K — Adamawa
  24. Chief Emmanuel Amushe — Imo
  25. Charles Idowu — Osun
  26. Alh. Yinka Adona — Oyo
  27. Yusuf Tijani — FCT
  28. Ode Lawrence E— Rivers
  29. Hon. Umar Farouk — Sokoto
  30. Adamu Hassan — Taraba
  31. Alh. Kalli Umar — Yobe
  32. Alh. Kabiru Garba — Zamfara

What Is the ADC?

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a political party in Nigeria.

As of 2022, Ralph Nwosu (the founder) was the National Chairman.

In 2025, David Mark was made the National Chairman.

There are 2 ADC lawmakers in the Nigerian National Assembly.

Founded in 2005, originally as the Alliance for Democratic Change, it was renamed before its official registration.

Founding and Leadership: Established by Ralph Okey Nwosu, who became its pioneer National Chairman . In 2025, former Senate President David Mark joined and is now Interim National Chairman .


Mission & Ideology

The ADC positions itself as a big tent, grassroots party aiming for radical transparency, inclusion, accountability, and equitable leadership. It champions women, youth, the diaspora, and persons with disabilities .

It’s heavily focused on structural reforms, democratic consolidation, civic education (e.g., a Digital Political Academy), and annual inclusivity initiatives like its “National Handshake” .


Electoral Footprint

National Assembly Presence: 2 lawmakers in the House of Representatives; no senators as of 2022 .

Presidential Primaries:

2007: Patrick Utomi placed 4th (~50,849 votes)

2011: Rev. Peter U. Nwangwu finished 8th (~51k votes)

2015: Mani Ibrahim Ahmad placed 7th (0.1%, ~29k votes)

2019: Obadiah Mailafia placed 4th (~97k votes) .

2023: Dumebi Kachikwu emerged via indirect primary but faced internal controversies .


Recent Developments – 2025 Realignments

Opposition Coalition: In mid‑2025, ADC became the launching base for a coalition joining Peter Obi (Labour Party), Atiku Abubakar (PDP), and other leaders, aiming to prevent one-party dominance by the APC ahead of 2027 .

Reported defections include Notre names with prominence, but the party has officially denied endorsing any single individual. Interim Head David Mark emphasized ADC’s neutrality: “no chosen or preferred candidate” .


What’s on the Horizon — 2027 Elections

The coalition-building has generated both optimism and debate:

Analysts say the ADC could emerge as Nigeria’s main opposition if it sticks together .

Strategists like Kenneth Okonkwo suggest only a northern presidential candidate will effectively challenge the southern-origin incumbent (Tinubu) .

Atiku’s team has downplayed internal tensions, stating ADC delegates will decide candidacy democratically .


Founding & Leaders 2005 by Nwosu; David Mark now interim chair
Ideology & Focus Big-tent, grassroots, democratic reform
Electoral Impact Minor federal presence, stronger local roots
Strategic Moves 2025 coalition with Obi & Atiku, positioning for 2027


🔎 Key Takeaways

  1. ADC has rapidly grown from a fringe party to a central opposition hub.
  2. Its coalition with Obi and Atiku signals a national repositioning.
  3. Whether it remains cohesive and fields a united ticket—likely northern—is critical for its 2027 performance.

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