The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has said the party’s ticket has not been reserved for any potential presidential candidate.
Mark spoke at the weekend during the inauguration of the party’s new national secretariat in Abuja.
The former Senate President said the inauguration marked “a defining moment” for the party and the country’s democratic future.
He described the event as a clear signal that “it will no longer be business as usual” in the nation’s political space.
The national chairman denied claims that the property was donated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, explaining that he leased it during his campaign and that the tenancy had since expired.
Mark denied the rumour that the ADC presidential ticket was reserved for a specific candidate.
The former Senate President said the four-level complex represents more than a physical relocation but the launchpad for a disciplined, visionary and people-driven movement.
He added that the unveiling signified the ADC’s transition into “a historic child of necessity” shaped by Nigerians’ demand for good governance, accountability, and a stronger democratic culture.
According to him, the new national secretariat will serve as the party’s operational nerve centre where strategies will be crafted, ideas refined and the future leaders groomed.
Mark said it would also drive efforts to strengthen institutions, uplift communities and protect democratic values.
Calling for unity, the ADC national chairman said the era of internal divisions was over.
He added: “Let today symbolise the rise of a stronger, more disciplined and more people-oriented party with one agenda: to serve Nigeria and its people.”
The event, held in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was attended by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), who is the party’s National Secretary, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, as well as a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, Hajiya Nàja’atu Mohammed, members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and former party National Chairman Ralph Nwosu.
Addressing reporters, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, explained that Atiku only leased the property during his presidential campaign and that the tenancy had long expired.
“This building never belonged to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The ADC is now the tenant. Atiku has nothing to do with our movement here,” he said.
Abdullahi said the presence of several potential presidential aspirants at the unveiling demonstrated that the party’s direction was not tied to any individual.
He also confirmed that as the party prepares to launch nationwide membership registration and validation, waivers granted to prominent figures, including former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and El-Rufai to regularise their membership remained valid, despite the conclusion of off-season elections.
Commenting on the party’s performance in the recent Anambra State governorship election, Abdullahi said the outcome did not reflect the ADC’s national strength.
He claimed that Anambra’s political dynamics are unique and that most pre-election processes were completed before the coalition took shape.
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