₦airaland Forum

ADOPTION OF AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC).

SPEECH BY SENATOR DAVID MARK, GCON
Chairman, The National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria.


My fellow Compatriots,

We are gathered here this afternoon in pursuit of our shared mission to rescue our country and save our hard-won democracy. We address you formally, today on the operational focus and structure of the new political coalition that brings together Nigeria’s diverse opposition groups, political parties, youth organisations, the civil society and other patriots from all corners of our vast land, committed to saving the very soul of our Republic.

Let it be known to all, that this coalition of national political opposition groups goes beyond gaining political power. It is a concerted effort to rebuild the crumbling pillars of Nigeria’s democracy.

Today marks the beginning of what we believe would be a long, difficult and tedious journey. However, it is a journey that we are prepared to undertake, united in our collective belief that no price or sacrifice is too high in the service of our fatherland.

It is on record that within two years of the current administration coming to power, it has hijacked all democratic institutions, and sent our country on a creeping descent into total civilian dictatorship. The blatant destabilisation and infiltration of all major opposition political parties is aimed at achieving only one objective, to enhance total state capture and leave Nigerians with no alternative or options in 2027. This coalition is to prevent our country’s descent into a one-party state.

We have never seen a government so much at home with corruption, a government that disdains accountability in all ramifications. A government more concerned with the next election rather than the survival of the ordinary Nigerians. A government so totally consumed with politicking that governance is abandoned, while the majority of our people wallow in hunger and poverty.

We have never seen this level of insecurity across the length and breadth of our nation. Bandits and kidnappers kill Nigerians at will and on daily basis. Yet, this ongoing tragedy has not moved the government to any action that would stop these mindless killings and stem the tide of needless bloodshed. Indeed, the Nigerian people deserve a government that protects them and make them feel safe in their own homes.

Equally disturbing, is the total emasculation of the legislative institution. Never in our history, have we witnessed a National Assembly where legislators, the trustees of the very bastion of our democracy, saddled with the sacred duty to protect Nigerians from misuse of executive power, are reduced to cheerleaders and praise singers of the President, head of the executive arm.

Without doubt, the transformation of Nigeria’s National Assembly to a mere appendage of presidential authority is a dangerous conspiracy against the Nigerian people. It is the reason why the government is able to get away with various whimsical, unconstitutional policies and actions or inactions that have reduced more Nigerians to abject poverty and widened the boundaries of insecurity and fear.

It is imperative to state that our democracy has a history, which is the reason why we all affirm that the labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain. Today, the labour of our heroes is under vicious attack and our Republic faces a mortal danger. This coalition is therefore for all Nigerians who share in our belief that all of us, the young and the old, man and woman, rich and poor, living with disabilities or not, town dwellers or villagers, we all have the patriotic duty to save our country.

Accordingly, to all suffering Nigerians who are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet; for whom the next meal is not guaranteed, this coalition is for you.

To all those citizens who believe that Nigeria’s democracy is worth fighting for, this coalition is for you.

To all those citizens who believe that Nigeria’s democracy is worth fighting for, this coalition is for you.

To all youths who face uncertain future and have questioned the value of their education and their certificates, this coalition is for you.

To all our brothers and sisters in Benue, Niger, Plateau, Zamfara, Sokoto, Borno, Katsina, Kaduna, Edo, parts of the South East, South West, South-South who live under constant fear of violence and terror, who have lost a father, a mother, a child, a husband, a wife, this coalition is for you.

To all our citizens, who believe that they deserve better, who have been promised much and given so little, for whom renewed hope has turned to renewed hopelessness, this is your coalition and we welcome you all to join us and be a part of this historic rescue mission.

This coalition is determined to offer Nigerians a path to security, prosperity, peace and progress. Coming from various party affiliations, we are united in our resolve to present a constructive alternative to the hardship, insecurity and waste that has become the hallmark of the current APC government.

As we proceed this day, we acknowledge the practical implications of imminent bye-elections and one state governorship election for some of our coalition partners in their respective legacy political parties. However, all of us remain firmly united under the ADC banner for the 2027 general elections and beyond.

The Choice of African Democratic Congress (ADC).

After extensive deliberations, and discussions, which spanned several months with deserving platforms, the coalition has decided to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the vehicle for this historic journey. Having adopted the ADC, we commit ourselves to building and transforming it into a strong political party, not merely as another electoral vehicle but as a fortress and platform of our revived democracy. It will be the harbinger of democracy where members of the party will reign supreme. A party that obeys its rules and constitution in the best democratic traditions. A party of equal stakeholders, equal joiners and equal owners.

It is the great house into which all patriots are invited. A party that recognises the experience of the old and the energy of the youths. To all Nigerians, we say here is the new big tent into which all patriots are invited. Here, the North shall hold hands with South, the youth shall find equal footing with the elder, women will be equal partners with men, the farmer and the technocrat shall labour side by side, not for the triumph of one party over another, but for the triumph of Nigeria herself.

This is the bold new path we declare today:

•A path of unity over division,
•Service over slogans,
•Action over excuses,
•Compassion over inhumanity,
•Transparency over opacity,
•Inclusion over nepotism,
•Real progress over endless rhetoric,
•Performance over empty promises,
•Rule of law over impunity.
•And, justice over inequity.

Our mission transcends any electoral calendar. It is a commitment to rebuild the guardrails of our democracy, to anchor power once again in the will of the people, and to hand to our children a nation worthy of their talents and their dreams.

So, stand with us. Join this house. Let history record that when our democracy faltered, we rose, not in fear, but in faith.

Let it be known today, across Nigeria and beyond:

The opposition is united.
The platform is ADC.
The time is now.

The mission is clear: Rescue Nigeria. Rebuild Nigeria. Return power to the people.

May God bless this Coalition.
May God bless the ADC.
And may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark
Ex-Senate President

Everything is going smoothly
I love this
Kudos to Atiku,Obi,Mark

David mark as chairman ? Coalition is already dead on arrival. Congratulations to president TINUBU in advance as president elect in 2027 presidential election

Bentacur007:
Everything is going smoothly
I love this
Kudos to Atiku,Obi,Mark

ATIKU, kwankwaso, OBI and El RUFAI must all contest for president in 2027 presidential election they like it or not

David Mark is most likely a mole planted by Jagaban himself.

Good. I'm just imagining the notorious Abuja land grabber in prison robe soon.

This coalition is to prevent our country’s descent into a one-party state.

Well spoken Mark 👏

Affliction shall not rise again the second time

overdrive:
David Mark is most likely a mole planted by Jagaban himself.

Not only Mark, Both Atiku and Obi are moles too. Are you happy now?

Where did they think they are all going. Leaving PDP to join ADC. If APC win the presidential election one influential among them will be offered ministerial job.
Wike will even come and join them if they are not careful because every Nigerian has a right to freedom of association.

#RigAndDie


The People's President is coming! 2027•

fergie001:
David Bonaventure Alechenu Mark
Ex-Senate President

This coalition will break into 3, please someone save this for the future.
Atiku knows this is almost his last chance
Obi knows with the support he got in the last election especially from Lagos, Anambra and Abuja he will never accept VP knowing fully well he won the social media election
Ameachi will never win a senatorial election when wike and fubara have a firm grip on rivers not to talk of becoming a Senate president or FCT minister because that position will not be given to south south in secession.
As for aregbesola don't trust him
Elrufai is their for revenge.i
This coalition will break before 2027

ADC the new party on block, let's show PDP, Labour party how to sack APC 😀

Nigeria is a shithole.. All the APC members will still join them if they succeed

Go and check your BP quickly before it turns to something bad!

yarimo:
David mark as chairman ? Coalition is already dead on arrival. Congratulations to president TINUBU in advance as president elect in 2027 presidential election

David Mark has been in the government for over two decades, and senate president, what impact and reform did he.......

Here they come again....

Tinubu is far better & wiser than all put together off course

The only way out here is to present a southern President

may God spare Aregbesolas' life, his passion for a better Nigeria is high

yarimo:
ATIKU, kwankwaso, OBI and El RUFAI must all contest for president in 2027 presidential election they like it or not

Hahahahahahahahaha your plans failed..
Nigerians are wiser

Anything outside giving Peter Obi presidential ticket is effort in vain . Atiku should support him period if not, easy walk for Tinubu 👌📌💯

Coalition is the only way to challenge this government. At least let there be one solid opposition party, because PDP has already been hijacked. I'm very sure there is confusion in APC camp right now, that is to tell u the coalition is a formidable force.

Nice one, you have to love David mark he is a very intelligent man I know he's going to do a good job.

Tinubu Ole

cenaman:
David Mark has been in the government for over two decades, and senate president, what impact and reform did he.......

Please can you mention 3 candidates that are good

They can’t join APC so they create ADC. Please what’s the difference?

yarimo:
David mark as chairman ? Coalition is already dead on arrival. Congratulations to president TINUBU in advance as president elect in 2027 presidential election

Bro no matter how you tell them or explain they won’t agree the party is dead on arrival.

The most funniest is Peter Obi one term proposal. 😂😂😂😂

Were they concerned about nation building when they were in power? If they weren't concerned then, why will they be now?

Even those who are there now are not concerned about nation building.

Congratulations to PBAT in advance. Asiwaju till infinity

It's well it's well it's well
It's well it's well it's well



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This is a clarion call for the lovers of democracy to restore the nation's collapsed democratic structure and voters confidence. Instead of joining the bandwagon of corruption APC, they chose to pursue a good course. Many of them were enticed and induced to join APC but they unlike Kwankwaso resisted their demands and proved to APC that their conscience is not dead because for one to join APC, one's conscience and people oriented ambition must be replaced with greed for power and wealth.

This is good, APC under this present government isn't doing well at all, Tinubu didn't know that Wikes toxic kind of politics will create many enemies for him, how can u make Wike from South South the emperor of ur government.

One of the most resonating speeches ever written and delivered. Fergie001, please post the concluding part of the speech. Thank you.

Poli-tricks by poli-trickians!
Caveat emptor!
Nigerians You are on your own
Except you have Jesus!

Rats outside want to enter the storehouse and send those gouged inside to get out!