Odigie-Oyegun chairs ADC 50-member policy, manifesto committee
Committee
By Nefishetu Yakubu
Abuja, Jan. 28, 2026(NAN) African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday announced the composition of a 50-member policy and manifesto committee to be chaired by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
The committee has Prof. Pat Utomi as its Deputy Chairman with Salihu Lukman as Secretary.
A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said the constitution of the committee was approved by the National Working Committee leadership.
The statement said that the composition was in line with the party’s commitment to building a credible, people-centred, and forward-looking policy framework for national governance.
Abdullahi noted that the policy and manifesto committee brought together a distinguished group of Nigerians drawn from diverse backgrounds, including former public office holders, academics, and professionals.
“Collectively, they represent a wealth of experience in governance, economic management, social development, security, and democratic reform across Nigeria’s public and private sectors.
According to the party, the committee is tasked with articulating a clear, coherent, and credible policy direction reflecting Nigerians’ aspirations and positioning the ADC platform.
The party reaffirmed its belief that Nigeria’s challenges required ideas rooted in competence, integrity, and national consensus to drive sustainable development, unity, stability, and progress.
It also expressed confidence that the committee would deliver a manifesto that spoke to the real needs of Nigerians across all regions, sectors, and communities(NAN(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa
