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
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