African Democratic Congress
ADCRegistered10th-largest party by seatsFounded 2005 · Big tent; Decentralization
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a Nigerian political party founded in 2005 that in 2025 became the adopted platform of a broad opposition coalition aiming to challenge the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Former Senate President David Mark serves as its interim national chairman.
National secretariat: No. 2 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja.
Party leadership
David Mark
National Chairman
Rauf Aregbesola
National Secretary
Dr.Mani Ibrahim Ahmad
National Treasurer
Akibu Dalhatu
National Financial Secretary
Prof Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor
National Legal Adviser
States governed
Holds no governorships.
Flag Bearers & Primary Winners
Candidates who won ADC primaries.
No primary winners recorded yet.
Power at a glance
Governorships0/37 · 0%
Senate2/109 · 2%
House of Reps1/359 · 0%
+4/968 assembly · 0/558 LGA