By Myke Uzendu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday unveiled key policy directions ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising tax relief for low-income Nigerians and decisive action to tackle insecurity, as it received the interim report of its Policy and Manifesto Committee.
Speaking at the event in Abuja, the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, said the ADC was committed to building a people-centred governance framework that prioritises economic fairness and national security.
Mark declared that the party would not tax Nigerians struggling to survive, stressing that a fair tax system must shield the most vulnerable in society.
“A nation where citizens are providing their own electricity, security, and basic services cannot build prosperity by taxing survival income. The burden of adjustment must be carried by those with the greatest capacity to contribute,” he said.
The former Senate President spoke while formally receiving the interim policy document developed by the committee chaired by John Odigie-Oyegun.
He described the report as a critical step in the ADC’s preparation to govern, noting that the party was focused on offering practical solutions rather than engaging in political rhetoric.
“Today, we are demonstrating that the ADC is not merely seeking power. We are preparing to govern with clarity, with ideas, and with a strong commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians,” Mark said.
On insecurity, the ADC chairman vowed that an ADC-led government would take firm and decisive measures to end the wave of violence across the country, including kidnapping and banditry.
He disclosed that the party was considering classifying such crimes as acts of terrorism to ensure that offenders face the harshest penalties under the law.
“Too often, arrests are made, but justice does not follow swiftly enough to serve as a deterrent. This must change. Swift and credible justice outcomes will be central to our security framework,” he said.
