A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated Zonal Congress Committees across three geopolitical zones, insisting that the party remains committed to internal democracy and is not aligned with any prominent political figures ahead of future elections.
The party disclosed this in a communique issued at the end of the zonal inaugurations and signed by its National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.
According to the communique, the South-West Zonal Congress Committee was inaugurated in Ekiti State on January 7, 2026. The committee is chaired by Hon. Bala Sani, while the Zonal Appeal Committee is headed by Hon. Kyauta Yakubu.
The inauguration was conducted by the National Chairman.
In the South-East, the ADC inaugurated its Zonal Congress Committee in Enugu State on the same day, January 7, 2026. Barrister Adamu Ado Dauda was named Chairman of the Congress Committee, with Mrs. Iyabo Salami Alibi appointed to head the Appeal Committee.
The event was chaired by the Secretary of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Rufus Ekenmi.
Similarly, the North-Central Zonal Congress Committee was inaugurated on January 5, 2026, with Hon. Lolo Ehirudu appointed Chairman of the Congress Committee and Hon. Sa’ad Aboki heading the Appeal Committee. The ceremony was presided over by the National Chairman.
Beyond the inaugurations, the ADC leadership used the occasion to dismiss what it described as unfounded rumours of political alignments with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“The National Leadership reiterates its unwavering commitment to the principles of internal democracy, transparency, and strict adherence to the party’s constitution in all its processes and activities,” the communique read.
“The party strongly appeals to its members and the general public to completely disregard and ignore the unfounded rumours circulating about political alignments involving individuals such as Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Goodluck Jonathan,” the party said.
“The ADC’s focus remains on building a strong, independent, and ideologically driven platform.”
The party also stressed that only duly registered and financially up-to-date members would be eligible to vote or contest in its congresses and internal elections, in line with its constitution.
Reaffirming its political direction, the ADC said it remained committed to offering Nigerians a credible, people-centred alternative within the country’s democratic space.
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