ADC Names 50 Oyegun-Utomi-Led Wise Men And Women Panel On Policy, Manifesto

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled a 50-member ‘Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee’.

Breaking the news in a press statement by its National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday, the party said the panel was formed by the approval of the committee by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC.

The Policy and Manifesto Committee is made up of a broad spectrum of Nigerians drawn from diverse professional, political and intellectual backgrounds.

Abdullahi said, “The committee will be chaired by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, with Professor Pat Utomi serving as Deputy Chairman, while Salihu Lukman will serve as Secretary.

“According to the party, the committee is tasked with articulating a clear, coherent, and credible policy direction that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions the ADC as a serious alternative platform for responsible leadership and national renewal.

“The formal inauguration of the committee has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat, Abuja.”

Members are listed:

1. John Odigie Oyegun – Chairman
2. Pat Utomi – Deputy Chairman
3. Salihu Lukman – Secretary
4. Gershon Bassey – Member
5. J.J. Akpan Udo-Udeghe – Member
6. Amb Abiye Mohammed – Member
7. E. Simon Achuba – Member
8. Ibrahim Garba – Member
9. Bala Usman – Member
10. Bulus Bello Zaki Piko – Member
11. Ose Anenih – Member
12. Dr Nicholas Msheliza – Member
13. Dr David Olofu – Member
14. Dr Okey Ezegwu – Member
15. Dr Mohammed Jibrin Yusufari – Member
16. Joel Adi Gani – Member
17. Jude Njoku – Member
18. Miss Yemi Adamolekun – Member
19. Anthony Kila – Member
20. Nkovo Toyo – Member
21. Dr Usman Bugaje – Member
22. Oseloka Obaze – Member
23. Dr Otive Igbuzor – Member
24. Bello Suleiman – Member
25. Chidi Odinkalu – Member
26. AVM Sadique Abubakar – Member
27. Madam Jumoke Olawuyi – Member
28. Murtala Sagagi – Member
29. Dr Kerian Wobodo – Member
30. Dr Fatima Zara Saleh – Member
31. Kolapo Eleka – Member
32. Barr Makber Oson Jacob – Member
33. Remi Sonaiya – Member
34. Moji Ajayi (Mrs) – Member
35. Sam Amadi – Member
36. Dr Babayo Ardo – Member
37. Pastor Funke Awowolo – Member
38. Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu – Member
39. Aminu Muhammad Gumel – Member
40. Ngozi Ndukwe – Member
41. Doknan Disent Sheni – Member
42. Saheed Malik – Member
43. Dr Sunday Taiwako Anyabuga – Member
44. Ms Helen Yashin – Member
45. Dr John Markus Ayuba – Member
46. Dr Chike Okogwu – Member
47. (Mrs) Salametu A. Izuagie – Member
48. Chief (Mrs) Uwaoma Olevengwa – Member
49. Alhaja Hafsat Moji Bello – Member
50. Sani Yakubu Noma – Member