Persons With Disabilities Will Be Part Of Our Administration – African Democratic Congress

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that persons with disabilities will be part of its administration.

The party stated this while commemorating the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), marked this year under the theme “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

The national chairman of the ADC Senator David Mark, who stated this on behalf of the party, reaffirmed its commitment to disability inclusion, which he is said anchored not merely on declarations, but on deliberate actions.

Mark, in a statement by his media aide, stated that persons with disabilities are fully represented within the party’s leadership and structures, contributing meaningfully at every level of engagement: from the National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC) to State, Zonal, Local Government, Ward and Polling Unit levels.

He added:”Their voices and perspectives continue to inform the party’s policies and strengthen its mission of building a more equitable Nigeria.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mark stated that the ADC remains “a movement for inclusive democracy—one that champions equal opportunity, dignity and representation for every Nigerian.”

He said a person’s ability is measured not by physical condition, but by character, competence, courage and service.

As the world observes IDPD 2025, the ADC renews its pledge to work toward a Nigeria where no citizen is excluded, and where persons with disabilities enjoy full access to participation, leadership and opportunities across all spheres of national life.

The ADC national leader for Persons With Disabilities, Dr. Chike Okogwu, on his part, expressed satisfaction with the party’s commitment to inclusivity.

He commended the ADC for making PWDs an integral part of its leadership structure and pledged to mobilise the PWD community nationwide to support and join the ADC, noting that the party has shown sincerity and consistency in advancing inclusive governance.The ADC remains committed to building a just, inclusive and progressive Nigeria—one where every citizen can contribute meaningfully to national development, he said.