The Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction of the African Democratic Congress has inaugurated its North-East Zonal Congress Committee, restating its commitment to party growth, internal democracy and national rebirth, while extending an invitation to former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, to join the party.
The inauguration, organised by the party’s national leadership, was held in Gombe State on January 11, 2026, and was presided over by Dr. Muhammad S. Muhammad.
In a communiqué signed by Gombe, the ADC described the exercise as a major milestone aimed at strengthening the party’s structures and guaranteeing transparent and credible congresses across the North-East zone.
The communiqué, issued at the conclusion of the event, stated that the party ratified and inaugurated key officials to supervise the zonal congress process. Engr. Mrs. Patience Alex was appointed Chairperson of the North-East Zonal Congress Committee, while Mr. Abayomi Adekunle was inaugurated as Chairman of the Zonal Appeal Committee.
The ADC also used the occasion to make a strong appeal to prominent political leaders and statesmen to align with the party’s vision of rebuilding and repositioning Nigeria.
Gombe said, “The authentic National Leadership of the ADC passionately appeals to and invites the following eminent personalities to join the party in its mission to rebuild and reposition Nigeria.
“Those invited include the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed; the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri; former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti; and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
“The ADC believes their experience, leadership, and patriotism are crucial in uniting efforts to make Nigeria great again.
“The ADC reiterates its commitment to providing a credible, inclusive, and progressive platform dedicated to good governance, national unity, and sustainable development for all Nigerians.”
The party further emphasised its resolve to mobilise Nigerians across all regions in support of a new political direction founded on accountability, equity and a shared determination to make Nigeria great again.
