The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has told aggrieved members whose names did not appear on the campaign council list that more appointments were expected as it continued to build its national organisation ahead of the 2027 elections. This was stated by the council's Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in a statement issued in Abuja.
According to Shaibu, the list of appointments already released was only an early stage of the exercise, with more senior positions and structures still to be announced as consultations widened across the country. The council said the latest appointments were significant to the campaign’s organisation but did not represent its final composition.
The clarification also appeared aimed at aggrieved supporters and political allies who may have expected their names to feature in the first list, with the campaign stressing that years of loyalty and sacrifice had not been overlooked. Shaibu asked for patience and understanding from those who may feel disappointed that their names have not appeared yet.
He said the campaign would draw on party loyalists, experienced leaders, professionals, young people and other Nigerians prepared to contribute to its work. The next phase would include announcing zonal and state structures, additional senior appointments, and organisational structures extending to wards and polling units nationwide.
Shaibu said the campaign council was also developing a policy framework focused on issues directly affecting Nigerians, including the cost of living, food security, agriculture, security, energy, jobs, industrialisation, manufacturing and small businesses. Other areas listed by the council include Education, healthcare, infrastructure, housing, public finance, governance, technology and innovation.
The policy framework would seek to connect the different challenges rather than treat them as separate problems. According to Shaibu, Nigeria’s challenges are interconnected and cannot be addressed in isolation. The objective is to ensure that every major national problem is matched with a serious, practical and implementable policy response capable of improving the everyday lives of Nigerians.
He said the campaign would continue to expand around Nigerians willing to participate in its political and policy work. This is a people-driven national campaign that will continue to grow organically, drawing strength from Nigerians who share the desire to build a country where life is more affordable, businesses can thrive, young people can find opportunity and families can once again look to the future with confidence.
Key points
- The ADC Presidential Campaign Council has assured aggrieved members that more appointments and structures are expected as it builds its national organisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
- The campaign council is developing a policy framework focused on issues directly affecting Nigerians, including the cost of living, food security, and job creation.
- The campaign will continue to expand around Nigerians willing to participate in its political and policy work.
