- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses ahead of its national convention
- The polling unit and ward congresses are scheduled to hold on April 7, 2026, while the local government congresses will take place on April 9, followed by state congresses on April 11
- ADC urged members across the country to participate actively and follow the party’s constitution and democratic principles during the process
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled the timetable for its nationwide congresses as preparations intensify for the party’s national convention later this month.
The schedule was announced in a statement released on Sunday, March 15, in Abuja by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Mr Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to the statement, the process will begin with polling units and ward congresses on April 7.
These will be followed by local government area congresses on April 9 and state congresses on April 11.
The series of congresses will culminate in the party’s national convention scheduled for April 14.
Party leaders explained that the congresses are part of the ADC’s internal democratic process aimed at renewing its leadership structures across the country ahead of the convention.
Members interested in contesting for vacant positions were advised to obtain and submit nomination or expression of interest forms through the party’s official website.
“This process forms part of the party’s constitutional responsibility to renew its leadership structures across all levels of the organisation, culminating in the national convention.
“The approved timetable is as follows:
Polling Unit and Ward Congresses, April 7, 2026; Local Government Congresses, April 9; State Congresses, April 11; and National Convention, April 14, 2026.
“Forms and further information are available via the official ADC website, www.adc.org.ng,” the statement said.
The party also urged members nationwide to participate actively in the congresses and conduct themselves in accordance with the party’s constitution, guidelines and democratic principles.
The congresses are expected to determine leadership structures at various levels of the party before the outcomes are formally ratified at the national convention.