The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will prioritise youth and women by allocating 50 per cent of elective and appointive positions to them.
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the party, stated this in Lagos during the affirmation of PDP, Labour Party and other members who defected to ADC.
Delivering a speech titled “When Good People Unite, Nigerians Win,”Aregbesola, a former Osun governor and Minister of Interior, called ADC the party of the youth and one committed to rescuing Nigeria.
He said the ADC constitution guarantees strong representation for youth and women, adding that inclusive leadership is key to Nigeria’s future.
According to him, the country is facing hardship and uncertainty, and Nigerians must rise above partisanship to chart a new course.
He said the people must remain the focus of politics and governance for any administration to remain relevant.
“No government could survive without prioritising citizens’ welfare,” he said, adding that leadership must meet the basic needs of the people.
“This is not tokenism, but recognition that Nigeria’s future lies with giving voice, space, and power to the underrepresented,” he said.
He stated that ADC reserves 35 per cent for women and another 35 per cent for youth, creating a minimum of 50 per cent inclusive representation.
According to him, ADC is not controlled by one person, but a collective of patriotic citizens seeking to rebuild the nation.
