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ADC Unveils Nationwide Congress Timetable, Announces Convention Date

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2 months ago

March 25, 2026

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.

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APC Clears Wike Loyalists, Disqualifies All Fubara-aligned Aspirants For State Assembly

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2 days ago

May 11, 2026

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Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the list of cleared and disqualified aspirants ahead of the party’s primaries for the 2027 general elections.

According to the list, 33 aspirants were cleared to participate in the primaries, while 65 others were not cleared.

Notably, all 32 aspirants believed to be aligned with the camp of Governor Siminalayi Fubara were disqualified from the exercise.

In contrast, incumbent members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, were cleared.

In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Chibike Ikenga, members who purchased the House of Assembly Expression of Interest and Nomination forms were advised to verify their status on the notice board at the party’s state secretariat located at No. 268B Aba Road, Port Harcourt.

Ikenga further stated that appeals arising from the screening outcome should be submitted through the party secretariat.

He added that the appeal process is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 12, by 10 a.m. at the party secretariat.

Meanwhile, in a report released by the screening committee, it listed several reasons for the disqualification of affected aspirants.

Among the reasons are: “Nominations by persons who are not financially up to date members of the Party, contrary to Article 9.3 of the Party Constitution, inducement and attempted bribery of Committee members, submission of unsworn affidavits, failure to present voters cards, failure to present Party membership slips or cards, conflicting dates of birth, failure to confirm payment of membership dues by nominators, irregular party membership numbers of nominators, inconsistencies in names appearing in submitted documents, insufficient nominators with required numbers which fall short of three nominations per ward, invalid affidavits that failed to disclose material particulars relating to NECO certificates.”

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BREAKING: NDC Zones Presidency

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4 days ago

May 9, 2026

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for a single 4-year term.

The motion was moved at the National Convention of the NDC by the member representing Ogbaru Constituency of Anambra State in the 10th National Assembly, Afam Victor Ogene and was adopted by the delegates.

It was also resolved that after the four years single term, the Presidential ticket will be automatically zoned to the north.

This decision has cleared the way for the former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi and other southern aspirants to processd and purchase the presidential form of the party.

Details later…

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Crisis Hits APC Govs Forum As 18 Rejects Uzodinma’s Removal

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4 days ago

May 8, 2026

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A serious crisis is currently brewing in the Progressive Governors’ Forum following the sudden removal of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, as its chairman.

Reports had it earlier that a cross-section of All Progressives Congress, APC, governors removed Uzodinma and installed the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, as its chairman.

Although the Director-General of the forum, Folorunso Aluko, in a statement on Friday, said the reports of Uzodinma’s removal were fake and misleading, sources privy to the matter confirmed to DAILY POST that some governors met on Thursday night and removed Uzodinma.

The meeting, according to reports, was led by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and was held at the Ogun Government Lodge.

However, in a swift move to counter the decision of the Abiodun-led group, 18 other governors met behind closed doors at the Imo Lodge on Friday and passed a vote of confidence in Uzodinma.

Some of those present at the meeting included the governors of Ondo, Kaduna, Taraba, Sokoto, Ebonyi, Borno, Lagos, Kogi, Kano, Yobe, Kebbi, Benue and Jigawa states, while Nasarawa State was represented by its deputy governor.

Speaking on the unfolding events, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State said: “All of us woke up to that very unfortunate story, which was virtually in all the media in Nigeria. But the truth of the matter is that the APC Progressive Governors’ Forum is very united.

“We are stronger now than at any other time. And, of course, we are all supporting the president for what he has been doing.

“We also want to assure everyone that the APC is united, the governors are united, the forum is united, and there is no problem at all.”