The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 50-member Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee as part of efforts to develop a people-centred and forward-looking framework for national governance.
The committee was approved by the National Chairman of the party, Senator David A. B. Mark, GCON, following the endorsement of the National Working Committee (NWC).
According to the party, the committee comprises seasoned Nigerians drawn from politics, academia, civil society, public service and the private sector, bringing together expertise in governance, economic management, security, social development and democratic reform.
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, will chair the committee, while renowned economist and public intellectual, Professor Pat Utomi, will serve as Deputy Chairman. Salihu Lukman was named Secretary of the committee.
The ADC said the committee is mandated to articulate a clear and credible policy direction that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions the party as a viable alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal.
The formal inauguration of the committee has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja.
Members of the committee include Senators Gershon Bassey and J.J. Akpan Udo-Udeghe; former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Simon Achuba; Ambassador Abiye Mohammed; Professor Ibrahim Garba; Bala Usman; Bulus Bello Zaki Piko; Ose Anenih; Dr Nicholas Msheliza; Dr David Olofu; Dr Okey Ezegwu; Dr Mohammed Jibrin Yusufari; Joel Adi Gani; Professor Jude Njoku; Yemi Adamolekun; Professor Anthony Kila; Nkovo Toyo; Dr Usman Bugaje; Oseloka Obaze; Dr Otive Igbuzor; Engineer Bello Suleiman; Professor Chidi Odinkalu; Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar (rtd); Jumoke Olawuyi; Professor Murtala Sagagi; Dr Kerian Wobodo; Dr Fatima Zara Saleh; Professor Kolapo Eleka; Barrister Makber Oson Jacob; Professor Remi Sonaiya; Moji Ajayi; Professor Sam Amadi; Dr Babayo Ardo; Pastor Funke Awowolo; Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu; Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel; Ngozi Ndukwe; Professor Doknan Disent Sheni; Professor Saheed Malik; Dr Sunday Taiwako Anyabuga; Helen Yashin; Dr John Markus Ayuba; Dr Chike Okogwu; Barrister Salametu A. Izuagie; Chief Uwaoma Olevengwa; Alhaja Hafsat Moji Bello; and Hon. Sani Yakubu Noma.
The party reaffirmed its belief that Nigeria’s challenges require policies anchored on competence, integrity and national consensus, expressing confidence that the committee will deliver a manifesto addressing the real needs of Nigerians.
