The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for its congresses and national convention.
According to a public notice signed by the National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Polling Unit and Ward Congresses will hold on April 7, 2026, followed by Local Government Area Congresses on April 9 and State Congresses on April 11.
Bellnews reports that the statement added that the process will culminate in the party’s National Convention scheduled for April 14, 2026.
The party advised members interested in contesting vacant positions to obtain and submit the relevant nomination or expression of interest forms through the official ADC website.
The approved timetable is as follows:
Polling Unit and Ward Congresses: Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Local Government Area Congresses: Thursday, 9 April 2026
State Congresses: Saturday, 11 April 2026
National Convention: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
The full statement read:
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) hereby announces the official schedule of activities for the conduct of the party’s 2026 nationwide congresses and National Convention.
“This process forms part of the party’s constitutional responsibility to renew its leadership structures across all levels of the organization, beginning from the polling units and wards through the local government and state levels, culminating in the National Convention.
“Members of the party who are interested in contesting for any vacant positions at the ward, local government, or state levels are advised to obtain, download, complete, and submit the relevant nomination or expression of interest formsthrough the party’s official platform.
“Forms and further information are available via the official ADC website: www.adc.org.ng.
“The party urges all members nationwide to participate actively in the process and to conduct themselves in accordance with the constitution, guidelines, and democratic values of the African Democratic Congress.”