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:
- John Odigie Oyegun – Chairman
- Pat Utomi – Deputy Chairman
- Salihu Lukman – Secretary
- Gershon Bassey – Member
- J.J. Akpan Udo-Udeghe – Member
- Amb Abiye Mohammed – Member
- E. Simon Achuba – Member
- Ibrahim Garba – Member
- Bala Usman – Member
- Bulus Bello Zaki Piko – Member
- Ose Anenih – Member
- Dr Nicholas Msheliza – Member
- Dr David Olofu – Member
- Dr Okey Ezegwu – Member
- Dr Mohammed Jibrin Yusufari – Member
- Joel Adi Gani – Member
- Jude Njoku – Member
- Miss Yemi Adamolekun – Member
- Anthony Kila – Member
- Nkovo Toyo – Member
- Dr Usman Bugaje – Member
- Oseloka Obaze – Member
- Dr Otive Igbuzor – Member
- Bello Suleiman – Member
- Chidi Odinkalu – Member
- AVM Sadique Abubakar – Member
- Madam Jumoke Olawuyi – Member
- Murtala Sagagi – Member
- Dr Kerian Wobodo – Member
- Dr Fatima Zara Saleh – Member
- Kolapo Eleka – Member
- Barr Makber Oson Jacob – Member
- Remi Sonaiya – Member
- Moji Ajayi (Mrs) – Member
- Sam Amadi – Member
- Dr Babayo Ardo – Member
- Pastor Funke Awowolo – Member
- Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu – Member
- Aminu Muhammad Gumel – Member
- Ngozi Ndukwe – Member
- Doknan Disent Sheni – Member
- Saheed Malik – Member
- Dr Sunday Taiwako Anyabuga – Member
- Ms Helen Yashin – Member
- Dr John Markus Ayuba – Member
- Dr Chike Okogwu – Member
- (Mrs) Salametu A. Izuagie – Member
- Chief (Mrs) Uwaoma Olevengwa – Member
- Alhaja Hafsat Moji Bello – Member
- Sani Yakubu Noma – Member

