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A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fixed April 3 to 5 for the election of new members of the national working committee (NWC).

In a statement issued on Sunday, the ADC faction said party executives at the ward, LGA, state, and national congresses will be elected through consensus.

In a timetable outlining activities leading up to the national convention, the party said ward congresses will take place on March 19, followed by LGA congresses on March 24, and state congresses on March 28.

The group said the decision was taken to promote unity, inclusivity, and internal cohesion.

“This decision is taken in accordance with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended), in furtherance of its commitment to promoting unity, cohesion, and inclusiveness within the party,” the statement reads.

“The BOT/NWC believes that the consensus approach will foster greater cooperation, understanding, and collective leadership, ultimately strengthening the party’s ability to achieve its goals and objectives.”

The ADC faction also announced the commencement of a membership registration exercise for new members, which will run from March 14 to 25.

The party said new members are expected to register at their respective ward offices and obtain membership cards through the party’s continuous membership registration committee (CMRC).

"This exercise is strictly for new members; existing members are not required to renew their membership at this time,” the party said.

The group said issues arising from the various congresses would be addressed accordingly, with petitions from the national convention expected to be resolved between April 6 and 10.

The ADC faction said the “ongoing electronic membership mobilisation, registration, and revalidation exercise being conducted by the coalition linked to the party” is illegitimate.

The group said the exercise does not follow the procedures outlined in the party’s constitution, adding that the official online membership registration portal would be released later through the party’s authorised channels.

The statement was jointly signed by Nafi’u Bala, the factional national chairman, and Rufus Ikanmi, secretary of the board of trustees (BOT).

On Saturday, the ADC coalition, led by David Mark, scheduled April 14 for the election of the party’s national officers.

Brendaniel:
That's Tinubu's style of politics

Malagans:
Party that is yet to win election is already having factions.
Una no serious

LegendHero:
Everything must be blamed on Tinubu.

If truly Tinubu get magic wand to dey control all these parties like this, then he is the greatest Nigeria politician of all time

Dvdpity:
Tinubu planted moles doing their jobs. A party that hasn't won anything is have factions...a party that has zero weights is having factions.. tinubu should continue destroying democratic institutions until the military decides to intervene and save our democracy.

Brendaniel:
That's Tinubu's style of politics, destroy opposition, if Tinubu was the first president of Nigeria, he might still be president till date, the only reason he left as governor was because he could not challenge the federal constitution, so he decided to be de-facto governor till date, now he wants to replicate the same as president, when you wonder how people like Paul Biya have held on to power for long,

This was how they started, check any long sit tight president in the world, they have one thing in common, they ensure opposition is in comatose.

Tinubu has never been a democrat.

YesDaddyTill203:
When you wife finally leaves you beacuse of your childish rants, you will still blame Tinubu

LegendHero:
Everything must be blamed on Tinubu.

If truly Tinubu get magic wand to dey control all these parties like this, then he is the greatest Nigeria politician of all time

Brendaniel:
That's Tinubu's style of politics, destroy opposition, if Tinubu was the first president of Nigeria, he might still be president till date, the only reason he left as governor was because he could not challenge the federal constitution, so he decided to be de-facto governor till date, now he wants to replicate the same as president, when you wonder how people like Paul Biya have held on to power for long,

This was how they started, check any long sit tight president in the world, they have one thing in common, they ensure opposition is in comatose.

Tinubu has never been a democrat.

Openyamind111:
I know some will blame APC or Tinubu for this, but they forget that most of these opposition failed to keep their house(party) in order..