The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has insisted on going ahead with its planned congresses and convention, despite the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, derecognizing its leadership.

 

 

In a notice released on Friday by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the congress is expected to last from April 7th to 14th, 2026.

 

The congress will commence with the screening of aspirants and then end with a national convention.

 

 

“This is to notify all party members that, despite INEC’s illegal actions, the African Democratic Congress will continue with its congresses as scheduled, having duly notified INEC by our letters dated 27th February 2026 and 28th March 2026.

 

“Screening of Aspirants—7th April 2026; Appeals on Screening Exercise—8th April 2026; Polling Unit, Ward, and Local Government Congresses – 9th April 2026; Appeals on the Congresses-10th April 2026; State Congresses-11th April 2026; Appeals on the State Congresses-12th April 2026 and Convention-14th April 2026; April 2026,” the notice reads.

 

 

This comes days after INEC delisted the party’s leadership under former Senate President David Mark.

 

The party has condemned the decision, calling for the resignation of the electoral body’s chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan.

 

However, Amupitan said the commission’s decision was based on a pending court case.

 

He cautioned ADC that if the party goes on with its congresses disregarding judicial directives, the move could ultimately invalidate any electoral victory secured by the party.