The African Democratic Congress has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses as part of preparations for the party’s forthcoming national convention.
The schedule 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 congress process will commence with polling unit and ward congresses slated for April 7, 2026.
The party explained that the exercise will continue with local government area congresses on April 9, followed by state congresses on April 11, before culminating in the national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026.
The African Democratic Congress noted that the congresses form part of its constitutional process aimed at renewing the party’s leadership structures at different levels of the organisation.
Members interested in contesting for 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 read.
The statement further detailed the approved timetable as follows: Polling Unit and Ward Congresses – April 7, 2026; Local Government Congresses – April 9, 2026; State Congresses – April 11, 2026; and National Convention – April 14, 2026.
The party also urged its members across the country to actively participate in the exercise and strictly adhere to the party’s constitution, guidelines, and democratic principles throughout the congress process.
The African Democratic Congress is one of Nigeria’s registered political parties and periodically conducts congresses to elect or renew leadership at different organisational levels. These internal democratic processes help position the party for major political activities, including elections and policy formulation ahead of future electoral contests.
