Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lauded the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for integrating young Nigerians into key party positions, describing the move as exemplary youth inclusion in political decision-making.
In a Friday post on social media platform X, Atiku congratulated five newly appointed youth members to the ADC’s National Working Committee, emphasizing that meaningful youth participation requires their presence in leadership structures.
The ADC appointments include Bilyaminu Duhu as Assistant National Youth Leader for the North East, Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hassana Dada as Assistant National Youth Leader for the North Central region, David Itokpa as Deputy National Welfare Secretary, and Hauwa Yusuf as Deputy National Secretary.
“Congratulations to the vibrant young members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)… on their well deserved appointments to the party’s National Working Committee,” Atiku wrote, individually acknowledging each appointee.
The former Vice President praised the ADC for moving beyond rhetoric to concrete action on youth inclusion.
“The @ADCNig is no longer just speaking about youth inclusion; it is now boldly demonstrating it in action,” he stated, adding that “the future of Nigerian youths must not be shaped in their absence.”
The commendation comes as the ADC serves as the platform for a coalition of opposition politicians preparing for the 2027 general elections, with Atiku among the prominent figures associated with the alliance.
