The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has inaugurated its North-West Campaign Council as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s political structures and coordinate its mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The inauguration followed a strategic meeting of the party’s North-West Zonal Caucus with governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates, alongside key stakeholders, in Sokoto State on Friday.
In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity and Spokesperson of the 2027 ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Dr Christopher Okechukwu, Alhaji Nuradeen Lawal Chindo was named Chairman of the North-West Campaign Council (NWCC), while Dr Bello Shehu was appointed Secretary.
The meeting, held at Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, was convened to harmonise positions and develop a coordinated political strategy aimed at securing victory for the party in the forthcoming elections.
The council is expected to provide leadership, coordination and strategic direction for the party’s campaign activities across the seven states in the North-West geopolitical zone.
Okechukwu said: “The high-level engagement is convened to deliberate, harmonize positions and chart a coherent, viable and sustainable political roadmap towards securing a decisive and resounding victory for the ADC in preparation for the 2027 General Elections.
“The NWCC will be chaired by Alhaji Nuradeen Lawal Chindo, with Dr. Bello Shehu serving as Secretary, to provide leadership, coordination and strategic direction for the party’s campaign activities across the zone.”
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Hon. Bala Sani Kumo, Deputy Director General (North) of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).
The oath of office was formally administered by the Director, Legal and Litigation of the Presidential Campaign Council, Chief Cletus Okoye, SAN.
In his inaugural remarks, the Deputy Director General charged the newly inaugurated Campaign Management Team with the solemn responsibility of ensuring a robust and all-inclusive campaign architecture.
He specifically directed the Council to mainstream and ensure the active participation of the Youth Wing, Women Wing, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all its campaign activities and political engagements across the North-West zone.
The Party remains resolute and fully committed to a united, issue-based and people-driven campaign that truly reflects the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians for good governance, peace and sustainable development.