The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja, with delegates approving changes to the party’s constitution and ratifying a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Senate President David Mark.
Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo State and chairman of the electoral subcommittee, announced the results of the vote.
He said 1,576 delegates were accredited, with 11 votes declared invalid, while 1,471 delegates voted in support of the constitutional amendment, representing 94 per cent approval.
According to him, the outcome confirms that the party’s constitution has been successfully amended.
Earlier, Olumide Akpata, chairman of the legal and convention processes committee, oversaw the ratification of resolutions from the party’s 97th, 98th and 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings.
Enyinnaya Abaribe, senator representing Abia South, moved the motion for the adoption of the resolutions.
Also, Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), moved the motion for the adoption of resolutions from the party’s 100th NEC meeting held on March 25, 2026.
The resolutions, which addressed the party’s manifesto and nationwide congresses, were adopted by voice vote.
Convention Resolution
Chinedu Idigo, the party’s national organising secretary, outlined key decisions taken at the convention.
These include waivers on membership requirements, suspension of zoning for executive positions, and the removal of rules requiring vacant offices to be filled by individuals from the same zone as their predecessors.
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In his closing remarks, Mark described the convention as one of the most successful he has attended, adding that it marks the beginning of the party’s push for national leadership.
The party also announced the expulsion of Nafiu Bala, a former national deputy chairman, over alleged anti-party activities.
Other members expelled include Leke Abejide, Elias Adiukeu, Kenneth Ehiator, Kingsley Temitope, Obinna Norman, Kennedy Odiong and Stella Chukwuma.
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