Distinguished leaders and committed stakeholders,
I write at a defining moment in the life of our great party.
The current developments surrounding the leadership question involving David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola have placed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at a critical crossroads—one that demands not just reaction, but strategy.
History reminds us that political parties are not tested in times of comfort, but in moments of uncertainty.
We have seen this before.
During the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party in the years leading to 2015, survival came through structure, legal clarity, and firm control of party machinery at all levels.
Likewise, the formation and eventual success of the All Progressives Congress in 2013 was built on coordination, discipline, and strategic alliances—not mere rhetoric.
These precedents offer us a clear lesson:
structure, unity, and discipline will always outweigh noise and sentiment.
In light of this, I humbly offer the following considerations:
1. Let the Courts Lead
The judiciary remains the most legitimate path for resolving the current dispute. It is imperative that all energies be channeled toward a focused, well-coordinated legal strategy—free from distractions.
2. Consolidate the Grassroots
The true strength of any political party lies not in headlines, but in its ward, local government, and state structures. This is the time to reinforce and secure those foundations across all 36 states and the FCT.
3. Speak with One Voice
Moments like this demand communication discipline. A fragmented narrative weakens confidence. A unified voice strengthens legitimacy.
4. Sustain Lawful Party Activities
Congress processes, membership drive, and preparations for primaries must continue within the bounds of the law. Momentum is critical—and must not be surrendered.
5. Build Strategic Alliances
No meaningful political shift in Nigeria has ever occurred in isolation. Quiet, deliberate coalition-building must begin now, across regions and interest blocs.
Distinguished leaders,
This is not a moment for panic.
It is a moment for precision, unity, and leadership.
Because in the end, crises do not destroy political parties—
they reveal their depth, their structure, and their readiness for power.
The responsibility before you is not just to manage a dispute,
but to protect a platform that many Nigerians still look to with hope.
History is watching.
And so are the people.
Respectfully,
Linus Anagboso- (BIGPEN)
Ekwusigo Anambra state.
