The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday inaugurated its new National Secretariat Complex in Abuja, with party leaders declaring that the 2027 general elections will mark a major turning point in Nigeria’s political future.
The ceremony brought together senior figures of the party, including the Interim National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who hailed the new secretariat as a symbol of the ADC’s renewed direction and a launchpad for a more disciplined and visionary political movement.
Aregbesola described the facility as “a fresh dawn for the ADC,” saying it will serve as a rallying point for Nigerians seeking an alternative political culture anchored on integrity, service and national renewal.
“This secretariat is more than a building—it is the heartbeat of a new political awakening,” he said. “From here, we will coordinate a movement built on discipline, truth, responsibility and collective progress. The ADC is prepared to give Nigerians a credible, ethical and competent option in 2027.”
He stressed that the party is entering a new era where unity, strategic planning and national service will override personal interests and past divisions.
ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, reinforced this message, noting that the new headquarters reflects the party’s commitment to accountability, principled leadership and internal discipline.
“My message today is simple: this is not business as usual,” Mark declared. “Everything we do going forward will be anchored on character, courage, competence, discipline and integrity.”
He described the complex as the party’s strategic command centre, where ideas will be refined, strategies shaped and the next generation of leaders produced.
“Let this day mark the end of old divisions,” Mark added. “Let today symbolize the rise of a stronger, more disciplined, more visionary and more people-oriented political party with only one agenda: to serve Nigeria.”
Speaking with journalists, ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi dismissed suggestions that the relocation was influenced by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who once occupied the building. “Atiku has nothing to do with our movement here. This is solely an ADC decision,” he said.
Abdullahi announced that nationwide membership registration and validation will begin next week ahead of the party’s congresses and non-elective convention, while reaffirming that the ADC remains open to defectors from other parties who meet its ethical standards.
He also confirmed that key coalition leaders, including Nasir El-Rufai and Peter Obi, remain committed to the alliance.
Monday’s inauguration—attended by Aregbesola, potential presidential hopefuls and senior ADC leaders—marks a major milestone in the party’s expansion efforts, following similar openings in states such as Kwara. The ADC insists the new secretariat signals its readiness to contest vigorously in 2027 and reshape Nigeria’s political trajectory.
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