The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s National Convention, scheduled for April 14, 2026. According to a statement signed by the National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the congresses will kick off with Polling Unit and Ward Congresses on April 7, followed by Local Government Area Congresses on April 9, and State Congresses on April 11.
The ADC has urged members interested in contesting vacant positions to obtain and submit the relevant nomination or expression of interest forms through the party’s official website, (link unavailable) The party emphasized that the congresses are part of its constitutional responsibility to renew leadership structures across all levels of the organization.
The National Convention, slated for April 14, will culminate the party’s leadership renewal process. The ADC has called on members nationwide to participate actively in the process and conduct themselves in accordance with the party’s constitution, guidelines, and democratic values.
The party’s National Organising Secretary and National Publicity Secretary stated that the congress aimed to strengthen internal democracy and reposition the ADC for effective participation in Nigeria’s democratic process.
The ADC’s decision to hold its national convention comes as the party seeks to rebuild and reposition itself ahead of the 2027 general elections.