CHAOS AS ADC FACTOION SETS APRIL 3 FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION

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A group from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has set April 3 to 5 for choosing new members of the national working committee (NWC).

On Sunday, this ADC group said that leaders at the ward, local government area, state, and national levels will be chosen by agreement.

In a timetable outlining activities leading up to the national convention, the party said ward congresses will take place on March 19, followed by LGA congresses on March 24, and state congresses on March 28.

The group said the decision was taken to promote unity, inclusivity, and internal cohesion

“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 has started a process for new members to join, and this registration will take place from March 14 to 25.

The party mentioned that new members should register at their local ward offices and get their 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 said issues arising from the various congresses would be addressed accordingly, with petitions from the national convention expected to be resolved between April 6 and 10.

The ADC faction said 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 isn’t following the steps in the party‘s constitution. They also mentioned that the official website for joining the party will be released later through the party‘s approved channels.