The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled April 14, 2026, for its National Convention as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections, with ward congresses set to begin on April 7.
According to the party, the congresses and convention are part of its constitutional responsibility to renew leadership structures across all levels of the organisation.
The process will begin at the grassroots level, starting from polling units and wards, and will progress through the local government and state levels before culminating in the National Convention.
In a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinwdu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party released the approved timetable for the congresses and convention.
According to the statement, Polling Unit and Ward Congresses will hold on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, followed by Local Government Area Congresses on Thursday, April 9, 2026. State Congresses are scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, while the National Convention will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The party advised members interested in contesting for vacant positions at the ward, local government, or state levels to obtain and complete the relevant nomination or expression of interest forms.
It added that the forms can be downloaded and submitted through the party’s official platform.
“Forms and further information are available via the official ADC website. The party urges all members nationwide to participate actively in the process and to conduct themselves in accordance with the constitution, guidelines and democratic values of the African Democratic Congress,” the statement said.
The ADC noted that the exercise is aimed at strengthening internal democracy and repositioning the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
