The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted congresses across the 13 local government areas, 171 wards and 2,975 polling units in Ebonyi State.
The party said the exercise, held on Thursday, was aimed at strengthening its grassroots structure ahead of the next electoral cycle and is expected to be concluded before the end of April.
Chairman of the Ebonyi State ADC Congress Committee, Uche Onyeagucha, said the party would not adopt the traditional delegates system, noting that candidates would emerge through either consensus or direct primaries.
“We will not be using national delegates. Candidates will emerge either through consensus or direct primaries. We assure members of a transparent process,” he said.
Onyeagucha added that the decision was intended to deepen internal democracy and promote inclusiveness.
The secretary of the State Congress Committee, Barrister Sunday Udedibia, said the committee was committed to conducting a credible exercise.
“Our aim is to ensure that we deliver on the mandate given to us and move the party forward,” he said.
The State Chairman of ADC, Dr. Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor, described the turnout across the state as impressive and commended members for their participation.
She urged party supporters to remain committed, adding that the party would continue to play a significant role in the political landscape.
Adibe-Nwafor said the party complied with the provisions of the Electoral Act by notifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the exercise, adding that security agencies monitored the process.
She also disclosed that the party’s primaries would hold between April 23 and April 30.
The State Secretary for Electoral Matters and INEC Liaison Officer, Engr. Basil Imoke, described the turnout as high in the areas he monitored.
“The turnout was massive, and participation levels were high,” he said.
Some officials emerged through consensus in parts of the state. In Ezza North Local Government Area, Oshim Ekuma was re-elected as chairman, while Chika Igwe and Peace Nwafor were returned in Okposi Ward.
In Ekka Ward, Anayo Nwankwo, who was returned as the chairman attributed the peaceful conduct of the exercise to the adoption of consensus.
Party members said the early conduct of the congresses was part of efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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