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  • Aregbesola Accepts Appointment as ADC Interim National Secretary

By Abiola Olawale

A former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 26 years.

This comes as it appears that Mark is set to emerge as the interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The New Diplomat also reports that this development comes as former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has formally accepted the position of Interim National Secretary of the ADC.

Recall that on Tuesday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mark, and other PDP heavyweights announced their adoption of the ADC, an existing political party, as the platform for their political activities ahead of the 2027 election.

Following the adoption, indications emerged suggesting that Mark and Aregbesola are set to become ADC’s interim national chairman and secretary, respectively.

Meanwhile, the former Senate President, in a statement announcing his resignation cited the leadership crisis in the PDP as the main reason for his resignation.

He stated that the irreconcilable differences in the PDP have subjected the party to public ridicule and reduced it to a shadow of its former self.

The statement reads in part: “I bring warm greetings to you and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otukpo Ward 1, and by extension, to the entire Benue State and Nigeria. I write to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the party with immediate effect.

“You may recall that over the years, I have remained firm and deeply committed to the ideals of the PDP. Even when nearly all stakeholders departed the party following our loss in the 2015 presidential election, I pledged to remain the last man standing.

“I have worked steadfastly to rebuild, reconcile, and reposition the party, efforts which, without sounding immodest, helped restore the PDP to national relevance and made it once again a party of choice for many Nigerians.”

Also, Aregbesola, in his statement outlined what he described as his vision for transforming the party. The former governor said opposition parties needed to move beyond mere criticism to offering concrete solutions.

He said: “We must be the party that talks about public education and builds schools. That speaks of security and supports real policies to keep our communities safe. That believes in jobs and works to create them. That stands for Nigeria, not just during elections, but in everyday governance.

“This is not an easy task. It will take time. It will demand sacrifice. But it can be done.

“I ask for your support not just in words, but in action. Hold me accountable. Challenge me when I stray. And stand with me as we begin this journey to rebuild our party, restore its soul, and return politics to its rightful place—as a service to the people.”

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