ADC Inaugurates North-East Zonal Congress, Invites Jonathan, Otti

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its North-East Zonal Congress Committee, reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy, party expansion, and national rebirth.

The ceremony, held in Gombe State on January 11, 2026, was presided over by Dr. Muhammad S. Muhammad.

In a communique signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, the inauguration was described as a milestone in strengthening the ADC’s structures and ensuring transparent congresses across the zone.

Key Appointments Ratified

The communique confirmed the ratification of officials to oversee the zonal congress process. Engr. Mrs. Patience Alex was appointed Chairperson of the North-East Zonal Congress Committee, while Mr. Abayomi Adekunle was inaugurated as Chairman of the Zonal Appeal Committee.

The ADC leadership emphasized that these appointments are part of its broader mission to entrench accountability and credible internal processes.

The ADC also issued a passionate appeal to several prominent figures to join its mission of rebuilding Nigeria.

“The authentic National Leadership of the ADC passionately appeals to and invites the following eminent personalities to join the party in its mission to rebuild and reposition Nigeria,” Gombe said.

Those invited include:

• Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State
• Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State
• Dr. Bukola Saraki, former Senate President
• Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former President
• Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
• Governor Alex Otti of Abia State
• Senate President Godswill Akpabio

The ADC stressed that their “experience, leadership, and patriotism are crucial in uniting efforts to make Nigeria great again.”

The ADC reiterated its commitment to offering Nigerians a credible, inclusive, and progressive platform dedicated to good governance, national unity, and sustainable development.

It emphasized mobilizing citizens across all regions to support a new political direction anchored on accountability, equity, and collective aspiration.