ADC Meltdown: State Congresses Fail Across The Country Amid Growing Tensions
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The planned state congresses of the African Democratic Congress, scheduled for April 11, 2026, have been disrupted across the country.
While some state chapters have officially suspended their congresses, others have indicated intentions to proceed despite the uncertainty, ahead of the party’s national convention.
In Adamawa State, the ongoing internal crisis escalated after a High Court in Yola ordered a halt to the planned congresses. Justice Ahmed Isa directed that the exercise be suspended pending the outcome of a case before the court, which has been adjourned to April 15, 2026.
Reacting to the development, the party’s North East Vice Chairman and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, said he was unaware of the court ruling.
In Anambra State, the party leadership also announced the suspension of its congresses. State chairman Patrick Obianyo said the decision was taken to uphold the rule of law and respect judicial processes. He urged members to remain calm and law-abiding, while warning the public against recognising actions taken by individuals posing as party leaders.
Similarly, the Ondo State chapter confirmed that its congresses have been put on hold following the re-recognition of the party’s national leadership. In a statement issued by state chairman Wole Ademoyegun, the party said the move aligns with directives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo.
In Zamfara State, the situation remains unclear, as the state chairman, Kabiru Garba, stated that he had not been briefed on any preparations for the congresses, casting doubt on whether they would hold.
Likewise, the Niger State chapter has suspended its planned congresses across all 25 local government areas. State chairman Musa Hassan said the decision was made to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
Overall, the wave of suspensions and conflicting positions across states highlights the deepening crisis within the ADC, as internal disputes and legal challenges continue to disrupt its activities nationwide.
