ADC faction schedules April 3–5 for election of NWC

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled April 3 to April 5 for the election of new members into the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the group said party executives at the ward, local government, state, and national levels would emerge through a consensus arrangement.

According to a timetable released ahead of the planned national convention, ward congresses are expected to hold on March 19, while local government congresses will follow on March 24. State congresses are slated for March 28.

“This decision is taken in accordance with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended), in furtherance of its commitment to promoting unity, cohesion, and inclusiveness within the party,” the statement said.

“The BoT/NWC believes that the consensus approach will foster greater cooperation, understanding, and collective leadership, ultimately strengthening the party’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives.”

The ADC faction also announced the commencement of a membership registration exercise for new members, which will run from March 14 to 25.

The party said new members are expected to register at their respective ward offices and obtain membership cards through the party’s continuous membership registration committee (CMRC).

“This exercise is strictly for new members; existing members are not required to renew their membership at this time,” the party said.

The ADC faction also said issues arising from the various congresses would be addressed accordingly, with petitions from the national convention expected to be resolved between April 6 and 10.

It described the “ongoing electronic membership mobilisation, registration, and revalidation exercise being conducted by the coalition linked to the party” as illegitimate.

The faction said the exercise does not follow the procedures outlined in the party’s constitution, adding that the official online membership registration portal would be released later through the party’s authorised channels.

The statement was jointly signed by the factional National Chairman, Nafi’u Bala, and the Secretary of the board of trustees (BoT), Rufus Ikanmi.

On Saturday, the ADC coalition, led by David Mark, scheduled April 14 for the election of the party’s national officers.

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