By Abubakar Yunusa
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has inaugurated Zonal Congress Committees across three geopolitical zones, reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy and dismissing what it described as baseless rumours of political alignments with prominent national figures.
The resolutions were contained in a communique issued at the conclusion of the zonal inaugurations and signed by the National Chairman of the party, 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 headed by Hon. Bala Sani, while the Appeal Committee is chaired by Hon. Kyauta Yakubu. The inauguration ceremony was led by the National Chairman.
In the South-East, the Zonal Congress Committee was inaugurated in Enugu State on the same date, January 7, 2026. Barrister Adamu Ado Dauda was appointed to head the Congress Committee, with Mrs. Iyabo Salami Alibi leading the Appeal Committee. The event was chaired by the Secretary of the ADC Board of Trustees (BOT), Chief Rufus Ekenmi.
Similarly, the North-Central Zonal Congress Committee was inaugurated earlier on January 5, 2026. The Congress Committee will be headed by Hon. Lolo Ehirudu, with the Appeal Committee headed by Hon. Sa’ad Aboki, the ceremony was presided over by the National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.
Beyond the inaugurations, “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 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 ADC’s focus remains on building a strong, independent, and ideologically driven platform.”
The ADC described the claims as unfounded and urged members and the general public to disregard them.
He added, “In accordance with the party’s constitution, only fully registered and financially up-to-date members are eligible to vote or be voted for in all party elections and congresses.”
The party reiterates its resolve to provide a credible, people-centred alternative in Nigeria’s democratic landscape.
