The Nafiu Bala Gombe–led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its North-East Zonal Congress Committee, restating its commitment to party expansion, internal democracy, and national renewal. The faction also called on former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to join the party.
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The inauguration, organised by the party’s National Leadership, was held in Gombe State on January 11, 2026, and was presided over by Dr. Muhammad S. Muhammad.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the event and signed by Gombe, the ADC described the exercise as a major step toward strengthening its internal structures and ensuring transparent and credible congresses across the North-East zone.
The party also ratified and inaugurated key officials to oversee the zonal congress process. Engr. Mrs. Patience Alex was appointed Chairperson of the North-East Zonal Congress Committee, while Mr. Abayomi Adekunle was inaugurated as Chairman of the Zonal Appeal Committee.
Additionally, the ADC used the occasion to appeal to prominent statesmen and national leaders to join the party’s mission to rebuild and reposition Nigeria.
“Those invited include the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed; the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti; and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
“The ADC believes their experience, leadership, and patriotism are crucial in uniting efforts to make Nigeria great again.
“The ADC reiterates its commitment to providing a credible, inclusive, and progressive platform dedicated to good governance, national unity, and sustainable development for all Nigerians.”
The party stressed that it remains focused on mobilising Nigerians across all regions to support a new political direction anchored on accountability, equity, and the collective aspiration to make Nigeria great again.
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