A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu on Sunday dissolved the party’s National Working Committee and declared him its presidential candidate, at a national convention and presidential primary held in Abuja. Kachikwu was adopted by delegates through a voice vote, while the faction also immediately replaced the NWC with a new set of national officers.
The new members include Kingsley Oggah as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Abdulkadir Bashir as National Chairman, Johnny Derek as National Secretary, Kennedy O. Odion as National Treasurer, Chief Amirigoye as National Financial Secretary, as well as a National Publicity Secretary and National Legal Adviser, Dr Chris Ugwu.
Speaking after receiving the party’s flag, Kachikwu said Nigeria was at a critical stage and needed strong leadership to address insecurity, unemployment, economic hardship and division. He noted that the mass exodus of the middle class is indicative of those who have chosen not to be part of the hardship anymore.
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Earlier, the Chairman of ADC State Chairmen, Kingsley Oggah, described the convention as a defining moment for the party, saying it had shown resilience despite internal challenges. The newly elected National Chairman, Abdulkadir Bashir, urged members to respect the party’s constitution and avoid actions capable of deepening divisions, stating that no individual is bigger than the party and calling for unity ahead of future elections.
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