There are indications that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may expand the number of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) to accommodate “Loyal and dedicated members.”
The party had, on Thursday, released a 65-member campaign council, which has Kashim Ibrahim-Imam as Chairman.
The council, which has six directorates, also included detained former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as Deputy Chairman, and Senator Austin Akobundu, who will serve as Director-General.
The list elicited some reactions, including the exclusion of members of the ADC National Working Committee (NWC).
But a statement by the Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said additional appointments would be announced to broaden the national structure.
Shaibu disclosed that the list represents an important stage in the organisation of the campaign, but not the final composition of the council.
“The campaign is still evolving. Consultations are continuing, and further responsibilities will be assigned as the structure expands across the country,” he said.
According to him, the ADC presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is conscious of the sacrifices made by those who have stood with him over the years.
“Loyalty is remembered. Sacrifice is respected. Friendship is valued.
“To those who may feel disappointed that their names have not appeared yet, we ask for patience and understanding. No one should believe that years of commitment and sacrifice have been forgotten,” Shaibu stated.
He said the campaign would draw on loyal party members, experienced leaders, professionals, young people and everyday Nigerians willing to contribute meaningfully to its work.
“In the coming days, the campaign will announce its zonal and state structures, additional senior appointments and other layers of organisation extending to wards and polling units across the country.
“The campaign is also strengthening its policy architecture to bring together Nigerians of proven competence, experience and global perspective across the critical areas demanding urgent national attention — the cost of living, food security and agriculture, security, energy and power, jobs and industrialisation, manufacturing and SMEs, education, healthcare, infrastructure, housing, public finance, governance, technology and innovation, social protection, natural resources, the environment and human capital development,” he added.
He explained that 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.
“This is a people-driven national campaign. It 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.
“There is room in this journey for every sincere hand willing to serve,” Shaibu assured.
