The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has said he will end the imposition of candidates and establish a competent internal bureaucracy within the party.
Mark made the statement at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party on Tuesday, in Abuja. He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal democracy and transparency.
“I assure you that under my leadership, we shall be committed to full democratic practices and principles that abhor imposition and special privileges. Internal democracy, transparency, and accountability will be our mantra,” Mark said.
This comes as subtle response to concerns raised by a former chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman.
Lukman had earlier on Tuesday issued a statement titled ‘ADC and the Prospect of Internal Democracy’, warning the interim leadership of the party against the rise of godfatherism and the imposition of loyalists.
In response, Mark reiterated his intention to lead the ADC with fairness and a grassroots focus.
“We will be fair and just to all party members. We promise to be totally transparent. ADC will have zero tolerance for anti-party and other forms of indiscipline,” he said.
