The African Democratic Congress has declared its intention to fundamentally “redesign governance” in Nigeria, pledging to eradicate the entrenched practices of godfatherism, budget padding, and patronage-driven politics.
The party has committed to introducing a new model built on transparency, innovation, and direct citizen participation.
In a statement titled “No Godfathers, No Budget Padding: How ADC Plans to Redesign Governance,” the party argued that Nigerian politics has “for too long revolved around personalities rather than principles, and power has been used for patronage rather than progress.”
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) stands to change that narrative, not by making vague promises but by introducing a complete redesign of how governance should work in a modern democracy,” the statement read.
The ADC’s vision is anchored on the “simple but radical idea: government must serve citizens, not politicians.” The party stated, “That means every project, every policy, and every kobo spent must be judged by its direct impact on the people, not by how much it enriches those in power.”
To achieve this, the party has made concrete pledges. It promised that under an ADC-led government, “a minimum of 70% of all budgeted projects will be mandated to directly benefit local communities, rather than disappearing into bureaucratic bottlenecks or inflated contracts.”
Furthermore, the party plans to make governance “measurable, transparent, and accountable.” It vowed that “every naira spent by the government will be traceable through an open digital ledger, accessible to citizens in real time.” The statement continued, “With blockchain-backed systems, Nigerians will be able to see where public funds go from federal ministries to the smallest local projects.”
The ADC also emphasised harnessing the potential of Nigerian youth, stating, “Young Nigerians will not only be employed by the government but empowered to audit it.” This would be facilitated through “public dashboards, community-driven data verification, and citizen participation platforms.”
Rejecting the established political order, the party declared it is not offering “another round of empty promises” but “a system that works.” It concluded, “The ADC is not coming to join the old game; we are coming to change the rules entirely… This is governance redesigned: a model where public service becomes a performance contract, not a reward for political allegiance.”
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