Gombe-led Opposition Party Inaugurates North East Congress Committee

The Nafiu Bala Gombe–led African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated its North East Zonal Congress Committee as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s structures and deepen internal democracy in the region.

The ceremony, organised by the party’s national leadership, took place in Gombe State on January 11, 2026, and was presided over by Dr Muhammad S. Muhammad.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the party described the exercise as a significant step towards ensuring transparent and credible congresses across the North East zone.

Mrs Patience Alex was inaugurated as chairperson of the NorthEast Zonal Congress Committee, while Mr Abayomi Adekunle was appointed chairman of the Zonal Appeal Committee.

The Gombe-led ADC also used the occasion to invite prominent political figures to join its platform in what it described as a national effort 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 authentic National Leadership of the ADC passionately appeals to and invites these eminent personalities to join the party in its mission to rebuild and reposition Nigeria,” Gombe said.

He added that the party believes the experience and leadership of the invited individuals would contribute significantly to national unity, good governance, and democratic development.

The party reiterated its commitment to providing a credible, inclusive, and progressive political platform, anchored on transparency, accountability, and sustainable development, while pledging to continue mobilising Nigerians across all regions of the country.