The Chairman of the Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and former Edo State Governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, has disclosed that the party will present the final draft of its policy document to the public within the next 10 days.
Oyegun made this known in an interview with AIT.live shortly after the presentation of the committee’s interim report and policy principles in Abuja. He described the emerging document as a “coherent and solution-driven framework” designed to position the ADC not just as a political platform, but as a government-in-waiting.
According to him, the committee, working through 11 sectoral sub-committees, undertook a comprehensive review of key areas central to Nigeria’s development. These include agriculture, the economy, security reform, healthcare infrastructure, governance, and the rule of law.
Oyegun noted that all sub-committees have successfully submitted structured reports, achieving full compliance and laying the groundwork for what he described as a “robust and comprehensive policy architecture.” He, however, emphasized that the process is far from complete.
“This is not the end of the work,” he said. “It marks the beginning of the most critical phase—refining and aligning these policies into a practical roadmap for national transformation.”
He further explained that the manifesto will go beyond campaign promises, aiming to clearly outline how the ADC intends to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges, including economic instability, insecurity, and institutional inefficiencies.
As part of the next phase, the committee is set to commence structured consultations across the country. This will involve sectoral validation sessions with experts, stakeholders, and practitioners to ensure that the policies reflect the lived realities of Nigerians in different regions.
The consultation process, Oyegun added, is crucial to strengthening the credibility and inclusiveness of the document, particularly as the party positions itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Political observers say the move signals the ADC’s intent to deepen its policy base and present itself as a viable alternative in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
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