Odigie-Oyegun chairs ADC’s 50-member policy, manifesto committee

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Odigie-Oyegun chairs ADC’s 50-member policy, manifesto committee

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 50-member policy and manifesto committee chaired by John Odigie-Oyegun, a former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-governor of Edo state.

According to a statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, the committee is “tasked with articulating a clear, coherent, and credible policy direction that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions the ADC as a serious alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal”.

Abdullahi said Pat Utomi, economist and political commentator, is the deputy chairman of the committee, while Salihu Lukman, a former spokesperson of the APC, will serve as its secretary.

Other members include human rights lawyer and activist Chidi Odinkalu, John Akpan Udo-Udeghe, former minister of state for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), among others.

“The committee was approved by the National Chairman of the ADC, His Excellency, Senator David A. B. Mark, GCON, in line with the party’s commitment to building a credible, people-centred, and forward-looking policy framework for national governance,” the statement reads.

“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.

“Collectively, they represent a wealth of experience in governance, economic management, social development, security, and democratic reform.”