A former member of the House of Representatives, Tom Zakari, has been elected Chairman of the Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Zakari emerged at the party’s state congress held on Saturday in Lokoja.
In his acceptance speech, the new chairman pledged to lead the party with transparency, accountability, and fairness.
He assured members that he would work closely with stakeholders and supporters to advance the party’s agenda across Kogi State.
He emphasized that the ADC is founded on principles of hope, inclusiveness, and progress, adding that members would continue to uphold these values while striving for the development of the state.
Zakari also called on party faithful to remain committed to grassroots mobilization, urging them to organize and energize their base to attract more supporters.
Expressing gratitude to members, he noted that their unwavering support and trust have been instrumental in the party’s current progress.
He said the exercise was hitch-free, reflecting the unity, discipline, and commitment of members to the party’s ideals.
According to him, the congresses have further strengthened internal cohesion and reaffirmed the collective resolve of members to move the party forward.
“Anyone who thinks the ADC belongs to him should come forward, purchase nomination forms, and seek the endorsement of members to lead the party.
“Creating factions to claim ownership of the party will not be accepted. Those who genuinely want the progress of the party will not engage in such actions,” he said.
The chairman added that the party leadership was aware of attempts by some individuals to destabilise it but expressed confidence that loyal members would resist such moves.
“We know where they are coming from, and the congresses, which represent the will of the real owners of the party, will firmly reject such tendencies,” he added.
Tom reiterated that the ADC remained committed to repositioning Nigeria in line with the aspirations of its citizens.
“The country must be safe, secure, united, and prosperous, with all regions enjoying equal opportunities,” he said.
He also emphasised that there was no faction within the party, insisting that the ADC remained united nationwide.
“There is only one true and legal ADC, and we are the bonafide members of the party,” under the leadership of Distinguish Senator David Mark GCON as the National chairman and His Excellency Rauf Aregbeshola as the National secretary, he said.
On the conduct of the exercise, Tom Zakari stated that the congresses were peaceful and successful across the state, adding that they were supervised by Hon. Salle Hassan, who was deployed by the party’s national headquarters.
The chairman further disclosed that the party would hold its National convention on Tuesday, April 14.”
He urged Nigerians to sustain their confidence in the ADC, assuring that the party remained committed to restoring the country’s lost glory.
