The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has apologised to the former Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria, Yemi Adamolekun, for listing her as a member of its Wise Men and Women Policy and Manifesto Committee without her knowledge or consent.
The apology was issued on Friday by a member of the party’s Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration Committee, Aisha Yesufu, in a post on X.
The controversy began on Wednesday when Adamolekun expressed shock on social media after seeing her name included in a published list of committee members of the political party.
Tagging Yesufu and the ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, Adamolekun questioned the party’s process in a blunt post on X.
“ADC! ADC! ADC! How many times did I call you? This is not how to build credibility o! Please show me evidence of when I joined your party! Na wa….” she wrote.
Responding to the outcry the same day, Abdullahi sought to clarify the situation, stressing that the committee was designed to be expert-driven rather than strictly partisan.
“It is important to point out that not everyone on the ADC Policy and Manifesto Committee is a member of the ADC. Many are not even politicians.
“This is because the ADC believes that the task of developing workable public policies for the benefit of all Nigerians should not be left to politicians alone,” Abdullahi stated.
He further maintained that the party had carried out due diligence before publishing the list.
He said the ADC had undergone a “vetting process” and “took all necessary measures to ensure that everyone recommended to serve on this important committee was duly notified and had given their consent.”
Despite the controversy, Abdullahi expressed hope that Adamolekun would still agree to serve on the committee due to her “vast experience even though she is not a member of our party.”
However, reacting on Friday, Yesufu described the incident as unacceptable and tendered an apology on behalf of the party.
“This is inexcusable, and on behalf of my party, accept my apologies for this mix-up. We do not take you and your need to have a better Nigeria for granted,” she wrote.
“Like you rightly pointed out, you ought to have been informed and your consent gotten before your name is published. This is well noted, and going forward we will continue to ensure due diligence.
“Thank you for calling our attention to this. We can only get better when we get such feedback and improve accordingly. The work to rebuilding Nigeria is enormous, and in our eagerness to start off, we must never forget due process and diligence,” Yesufu added.
She also extended an apology to other individuals who may have been listed on the 50-member panel without prior notification.
Koikimedia reports that the ADC 50 Wise Men Policy and Manifesto Committee is chaired by former Edo State Governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, with Prof. Pat Utomi serving as Deputy Chairman.
The committee is mandated to develop a credible policy framework that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians and positions the party as a viable alternative for responsible leadership and national rejuvenation.
The committee is scheduled to be formally inaugurated on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja.
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