Mar 15 • 09:45 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

ADC releases timetable for nationwide congresses ahead of convention

The African Democratic Congress has announced a timetable for congresses leading up to its national convention in Nigeria.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released a detailed timetable outlining congresses that will take place across Nigeria as it prepares for its upcoming national convention. According to a statement from the party's National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the congresses will commence with polling unit and ward gatherings on April 7, followed by local government area congresses on April 9, and concluding with state congresses on April 11.

The official announcement highlights that this sequence of events is in alignment with the party's constitutional mandate to refresh its leadership at all organizational levels. Members of the ADC who aspire to occupy vacant positions are encouraged to obtain nomination or expression of interest forms via the party's official website. This initiative aims to ensure that the party officially organizes and structures its leadership in preparation for the national convention set for April 14.

The ADC's proactive approach in organizing this series of congresses underscores the importance of internal democracy and member participation in the selection of leaders. As political parties in Nigeria gear up for more significant engagements in the upcoming elections, the ADC's congresses will likely set the stage for its candidates and policies, which are vital for its overall strategy and positioning in the national political landscape.

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