Adamawa ADC youth, women demand greater inclusion in party leadership
By Mohammed Ismail
The Coalition of All African Democratic Congress (ADC) Youth and Women Organizations in Adamawa State has called for stronger inclusion of young people and women in the party’s structure and leadership at all levels.
The group made the demand in at a press conference held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in at NUJ secretariat Yola, and read by the coalition’s chairman, Hon. Mohammed Adamu.
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The coalition emphasized that youth and women constitute a significant portion of Nigeria’s population; about 70 percent and 62 percent respectively adding that because of their numerical strength, they deserve adequate representation in political decision-making processes.
“Inclusion of youths and women in party administration should be considered a right, not a privilege,” Adamu.
The coalition urged the ADC leadership to set aside a minimum of 15 percent of elective and appointive positions within the party structure for youths and women. This, they argued, would help foster inclusion, strengthen internal democracy, and promote accountability in the running of the party.
Expressing concern over what it described as the “impression of non-youths occupying youth positions,” the communiqué decried the growing trend of older individuals being appointed as youth leaders in political parties.
“Positions meant for youths should strictly be reserved for individuals aged between 18 and 39 in accordance with Nigeria’s demographic reality,” Adamu added.
The group particularly criticized the recent selection of a 50-year-old man as youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, describing it as “a clear indication of disregard for the true representation of young people.”
It urged the ADC to leverage such missteps by rival parties to position itself as the true champion of youth empowerment and progressive inclusion.
On the issue of zoning, the coalition appealed to the ADC leadership to consider fairness and equity in allocating the position of youth leader across the state’s zones.
It further endorsed Hon. Abdurrasheed Adam Suleiman Khady as a credible candidate should the position be zoned to Adamawa Central, citing his competence and commitment to party ideals.
The communiqué concluded with a reaffirmation of the coalition’s loyalty to the ADC at both the state and national levels, pledging continued support for the party’s vision and leadership.
“As a coalition, we remain committed to promote the ideals of our great party and will abide by all directives from the leadership,” Hon. Adamu stated.
