ADC Reveals National Congress Schedule and Sets Date for Convention

The National Executive Committee, NEC, of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has approved a comprehensive timetable for the party’s congresses nationwide, beginning with polling unit and ward congresses scheduled for April 7.

ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the party’s NEC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja.

Abdullahi described the meeting as successful, noting that it was short, simple, and productive, with full attendance by all required NEC members.

According to him, the NEC also endorsed key reports presented to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), including those of the Policy and Manifesto Committee and the Constitutional Review Committee.

He explained that the reports would be presented at the party’s National Convention slated for April 14 in Abuja.

Abdullahi said the documents would define the party’s policy direction and constitutional framework for its future political and governance agenda.

He further announced that local government congresses would take place on April 9, followed by state congresses on April 11, ahead of the National Convention.

The party spokesman noted that guidelines for the congresses had already been released, while nomination forms had been distributed across the country to ensure inclusiveness and wider participation.

He assured members seeking various party positions that the process would be open, transparent, and accessible to all qualified members.

“The NEC meeting was attended by representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which provided oversight and credibility to the proceedings,” Abdullahi said.

Clarifying the nature of the upcoming convention, Abdullahi stressed that it would not be an elective convention.

According to him, the gathering is primarily aimed at ratifying decisions earlier taken by the NEC and the NWC since the last convention cycle.

He added that elections of party officers would instead take place during the congresses at the polling unit, ward, local government, and state levels.

Abdullahi also confirmed that a convention committee had been constituted, adding that details would be provided later by the party’s National Organising Secretary.

Earlier in his opening remarks, ADC National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, welcomed members to the party’s second NEC meeting and emphasised the importance of unity and collective leadership.

Mark described the meeting as a moment of honour and responsibility, commending party members for their loyalty and sacrifices toward strengthening the ADC.

He urged members to rise above personal interests, stressing discipline, internal cohesion, and adherence to democratic principles as key pillars for the party’s progress.

The former Senate President also called for deeper grassroots engagement, saying the party must connect with Nigerians across regions, religions, and generations to broaden its national appeal.

“Our task is clear: to reposition the ADC as a formidable platform for national renewal and inclusive governance,” he said.

Mark further commended state chairmen for choosing dialogue despite challenges, noting that collective effort remained essential to addressing Nigeria’s current difficulties.

NAN