Inside ADC’s Game Plan: Party Reveals Next Step After Abuja Convention

The African Democratic Congress (African Democratic Congress) has announced its next course of action following the conclusion of its national convention.

The convention was reportedly held despite claims that there were attempts to obstruct the exercise.

During the event, the party ratified a new National Working Committee led by David Mark. Other key appointments include Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Babachir Lawal as Deputy National Chairman for the North East, and Malam Bolaji Abdullahi as National Publicity Secretary, among others.

According to party officials who spoke with Daily Trust, the ADC plans to formally notify the Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) and begin preparations for its internal primaries now that the convention has been concluded.

The Chairman of the convention’s media sub-committee, Kola Ologbondiyan, stated that by successfully holding the convention, the party has fulfilled a key requirement for participation in the 2027 general elections.

He explained that the party would proceed to submit its report to INEC, noting that prior notification had already been given.

Ologbondiyan added that, according to legal provisions, what matters is that INEC is duly informed within the required 21-day notice period, regardless of whether it physically attends the event.

He said: “What we would do now is to submit the report, having notified INEC earlier.”

He further emphasized that compliance with the law does not depend on INEC’s presence but on proper notification and documentation.

Meanwhile, party sources indicated that with the successful convention and establishment of new leadership, the ADC has cleared a major hurdle and is now preparing to begin the process of selecting its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.