ADC sets April 7 for ward congresses, April 14 national convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled April 14, 2026, for its National Convention as part of preparations ahead of the 2027 Nigerian General Elections.
The party also announced that ward congresses will begin on April 7, followed by local government and state congresses.
According to the party, the activities are part of its constitutional responsibility to renew leadership structures at all levels of the organisation, starting from polling units and wards, through the local government and state levels, and culminating in the National Convention.
In a statement jointly signed on Saturday by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party released the approved timetable for the congresses.
The statement listed the schedule as follows; polling Unit and Ward Congresses: Tuesday, April 7, 2026. local Government Area Congresses: Thursday, April 9, 2026. State Congresses: Saturday, April 11, 2026 and National Convention: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The party called on members interested in contesting for vacant positions at the ward, local government, or state levels to obtain and complete the relevant nomination or expression of interest forms through its official platform.
It added that the forms, as well as further information, are available on the party’s website, urging members across the country to participate actively in the process.
“Forms and further information are available via the official ADC website: www.adc.org.ng
“ADC also urges all party members nationwide to participate actively in the process and to conduct themselves in accordance with the constitution, guidelines, and democratic values of the party,” the statement added.
