A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled April 3 to 5 for the election of new members of the party’s national working committee (NWC).
In a statement issued on Sunday, the ADC faction said party executives at the ward, LGA, state and national congresses would be chosen through consensus.
According to a timetable detailing activities ahead of the national convention, ward congresses will hold on March 19, followed by LGA congresses on March 24 and state congresses on March 28.
The group said the decision was made to encourage unity, inclusiveness and internal cohesion within the party.
“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 reads.
“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 start 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 group added that issues arising from the various congresses would be addressed accordingly, while petitions from the national convention are expected to be resolved between April 6 and 10.
The ADC faction also stated that the “ongoing electronic membership mobilisation, registration, and revalidation exercise being conducted by the coalition linked to the party” is illegitimate.
The group said the exercise does not follow the procedures stated in the party’s constitution, adding that the official online membership registration portal would later be released through the party’s authorised channels.
The statement was jointly signed by Nafi’u Bala, the factional national chairman, and Rufus Ikanmi, secretary of the board of trustees (BOT).
On Saturday, the ADC coalition led by David Mark fixed April 14 for the election of the party’s national officers.