By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, marked a major milestone in its political reawakening in Delta State with the official unveiling of its statutory members and the inauguration of its new state secretariat located at No. 30 DLA Road, Asaba.
The high-profile ceremony, led by the South-South Vice Chairman of the party, Usani Uguru Usani, drew top national officials, making it one of ADC’s most significant outings in the state in recent years. Among the dignitaries present were National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, National Vice Chairman North-East (represented by Babachir Lawal), former Secretary to the Federation and National Assistant Secretary Hawal Wiso, National Youth Leader (Female) Miss Obaro Uloho, Deputy National Publicity Secretary Jackie Wayas, among several others.
Speaking during the event, the national officers underscored the strategic importance of the newly unveiled statutory members, describing them as key drivers of the party’s rebirth in Delta. The statutory members, they emphasized, are empowered to grow the party by recruiting at least ten new members each—cutting across the various political blocs that make up the ADC coalition.
Their immediate mandate includes setting up an interim leadership structure that will steer the party’s affairs ahead of the next national congress. The presence of the national delegation, according to leaders, was in strict compliance with decisions of the National Working Committee and in harmony with the party’s constitution—signaling ADC’s renewed commitment to due process and internal democracy.
In his remarks, party chieftain Chief Great Ogboru called for unity and cooperation among members, urging them to close ranks and support the statutory team. He asserted that the ADC represents the “real opposition” in Delta State and has consistently stood firm for good governance for over two decades.
Ogboru also took a swipe at the APC’s recent political gathering in the state, describing it as “a reunion of PDP actors who have collectively mismanaged Delta for 25 years.”
Addressing rumours of betrayal within the opposition camp, Ogboru dismissed the allegations as the handiwork of mischief-makers.
“Those making such claims are not normal,” he said bluntly. “The opposition under my leadership has never been compromised. The last time anyone attempted to bribe the opposition was in 2003, and no one has dared to try again.”
The twin event, unveiling of the secretariat and statutory members, was widely described as a new dawn for ADC in Delta State. It showcased renewed unity, strengthened structures, and a clear vision for repositioning the party as a formidable force ahead of future elections.
With its national leaders reaffirming commitment to discipline, internal order, and grassroots expansion, the ADC says it is now better positioned to deliver robust opposition and champion a more promising future for the people of Delta State.