The African Democratic Congress has scheduled April 14, 2026, for its National Convention as part of preparations to renew its leadership structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party also announced that ward congresses will commence on April 7, followed by local government and state congresses in the days leading up to the convention.
In a statement issued on Saturday and jointly signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Prince Chinwdu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party outlined the timetable for the internal elections.
According to the statement, polling unit and ward congresses will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, while local government area congresses are scheduled for Thursday, April 9.
State congresses will follow on Saturday, April 11, with the National Convention fixed for Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The party explained that the congresses are part of its constitutional process to renew leadership across all levels of the organisation, beginning from the polling units and wards, through the local government and state structures, and culminating in the National Convention.
It also called on 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 through the party’s official platform.
According to the party, the forms and other necessary information are available on its website, urging members across the country to participate actively in the process.
The statement further encouraged party members to conduct themselves in line with the party’s constitution, guidelines, and democratic principles throughout the exercise.
