The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is setting out to “redesign governance” in Nigeria by dismantling the entrenched culture of godfatherism, budget padding, and patronage politics.
In a statement shared on Friday, October 17, on the official X account of its coalition mobilisation wing, ADC Vanguard, the party declared that it intends to replace personality-driven politics with a principle-based system rooted in transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.
“The ADC’s vision begins with one simple but radical idea: government must serve citizens, not politicians,” the party said.
“That means every project, every policy, and every kobo spent must be judged by its direct impact on the people, not by how much it enriches those in power,” it added.
The statement noted that under an ADC government, a minimum of 70 percent of all budgeted projects would be mandated to directly benefit local communities, ensuring resources no longer vanish into bureaucratic bottlenecks or inflated contracts.
The party further explained that its governance model would make every naira spent by the government traceable through an open digital ledger backed by blockchain technology, allowing citizens to monitor spending in real time.
“This transparency is not just a campaign slogan; it is the foundation of a new social contract between government and citizens,” the ADC said.
The party also pledged to harness the creativity and digital skills of Nigeria’s youth by involving them in governance and public auditing processes.
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It said young people would be empowered to track projects, verify data, and hold officials accountable through community platforms and public dashboards.
According to the ADC, ministries and agencies would operate like performance-driven enterprises, with ministers appraised quarterly based on measurable results in service delivery and impact on citizens’ lives.
“This is governance redesigned: a model where public service becomes a performance contract, not a reward for political allegiance,” it said.
“A system where competence replaces connections, merit overtakes mediocrity, and transparency replaces corruption.”
The party stressed that Nigeria does not need “another round of empty promises” but a functional system that ensures value for citizens’ taxes.
“We believe government should function like a well-run business, but one where the citizens are the shareholders and the dividends are better roads, safer communities, quality education, affordable healthcare, and jobs,” the ADC added.
The statement concluded that the ADC was not asking Nigerians to dream of change but to join a movement “for responsible governance, where innovation meets integrity, and leadership is redefined as service.”