The African Democratic Congress has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses as part of preparations for the party’s upcoming national convention.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to the statement, the party will begin its congress process with polling unit and ward congresses scheduled for April 7, 2026.
This will be followed by local government area congresses on April 9 and state congresses on April 11.
The exercise will culminate in the party’s national convention slated for April 14, 2026.
The African Democratic Congress explained that the congresses are part of its constitutional process for renewing leadership structures at various levels of the party.
Members interested in contesting 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 statement said.
“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.”
The party also encouraged its members across the country to actively participate in the exercise and adhere strictly to the party’s constitution, guidelines and democratic principles throughout the congress process.
What you should know
The African Democratic Congress is one of Nigeria’s registered political parties and periodically holds congresses to elect or renew leadership at different organisational levels.
These congresses form part of internal democratic processes that prepare the party for major political activities, including elections and policy direction.
