ADC chairman, others resign for David Mark, Aregbesola

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has resigned for former Senate President David Mark to take over the position.

Nwosu, while announcing his resignation in Abuja on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, said other ADC executives under his leadership have decided to resign and support Mark.

Mark was appointed as the party’s interim national chairman, while former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola was named the national secretary on Tuesday.

Speaking at the unveiling of the ADC as the coalition party ahead of the 2027 general election, Nwosu said the opposition coalition is not about seeking power, but moving Nigeria to “global reckoning”.

He stated: “ADC has always been about the rejuvenation of Nigeria and Africa. This journey started about 18 months back and we have over 12 NEC meetings.

“When we were consulted, we said we have also been consulting because we are a party that believes in coalition.

“A day like this shows that we are ready to sacrifice anything for Nigeria. We don’t have any doubt in the man, we all have decided to resign.”

The event held at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja attracted politicians from major political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Labour Party (LP).

Politicians at the event include the 2023 presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar; his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi; former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Others are former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola; former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; and ex-Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami; among others.