A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday dissolved the David Mark-led national working committee (NWC) and formally adopted Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

The decision was taken at the faction’s national convention and presidential primary held in Abuja, where delegates endorsed Kachikwu through a voice vote.

The group immediately constituted a new set of national officers to replace the dissolved NWC.

The new executives include Kingsley Oggah as chairman of the board of trustees, Abdulkadir Bashir as national chairman, Johnny Derek as national secretary, Kennedy O. Odion as national treasurer, Amirigoye as national financial aecretary, and Chris Ugwu as national legal adviser, among others.

Speaking after receiving the party flag, Kachikwu described Nigeria as being at a critical crossroads, plagued by insecurity, unemployment, economic hardship, and deepening divisions.

“Nigeria belongs to all of us and must not be controlled by a few privileged interests,” he said.

He added that the mass exodus of the middle class out of the country signals widespread frustration with current conditions.

Kachikwu positioned the ADC as a credible alternative capable of restoring hope to citizens.

Earlier at the convention, Oggah described the gathering as a “defining moment”, noting the faction’s resilience amid internal challenges.

Abdulkadir Bashir, the newly elected national chairman, urged members to uphold the party’s constitution and avoid actions that could worsen divisions.

He appealed to aggrieved members to return and work towards strengthening the party ahead of future elections.