The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that since 2015, the ruling party has failed to provide purposeful leadership for Nigeria.
ADC National Chairman, Dr. Ralphs Okey Nwosu, made this remark on Tuesday during a leadership training session in Abuja, emphasizing that leadership remains Nigeria’s biggest challenge.
Training Transformational Leaders for 2027
Nwosu disclosed that the ADC has embarked on a series of leadership training programs to develop transformational leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Nigeria needs devotional and committed leaders with the fear of God. A leader must be humble, have integrity, and lead by example,” he stated.
He added that leadership is not just about holding positions but about taking responsibility. The training, he explained, will incorporate perspectives from both Christian and Muslim teachings to shape leaders who can serve Nigeria effectively.
APC Lacked Vision, Says ADC Deputy Secretary
The ADC’s Deputy National Secretary, Dr. Nkem Ukandu, also spoke at the event, stressing that Nigeria needs visionary leaders who can drive transformational change.
He blamed the APC’s failure on its lack of a clear vision when it took power in 2015.
“Many leaders fail due to lack of purpose, resilience, or integrity. APC came to power without a vision, and that is why its administration failed,” he stated.
Ukandu emphasized the need for leaders who embody the “Joseph Model”—referring to the biblical figure Joseph, who demonstrated wisdom, resilience, and the ability to solve societal problems.
“A leader must have a dream, like Joseph, whose vision eventually came to pass. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, and today, racial discrimination in America has significantly reduced,” he added.
Call for Organic Leadership Selection
Ukandu lamented that Nigeria’s leadership selection process has not been organic.
“Few party delegates gather to choose candidates, and the electorate is left with limited options. Leadership in Nigeria is positional and based on influence rather than merit,” he said.
He reiterated that true leadership is about influence, resilience, and solving real-world challenges, urging Nigerians to support a leadership model that prioritizes vision, responsibility, and integrity.
With the ADC positioning itself as a credible alternative for 2027, the party hopes its leadership training initiative will equip future leaders with the right values to reshape Nigeria’s governance and development trajectory.
