The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced it will proceed with its scheduled congresses and national convention despite being derecognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a notice issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the exercise will run from April 7 to April 14, 2026, beginning with the screening of aspirants and ending with the 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-14th2026; April 2026,” the notice reads.
The development follows INEC’s decision to delist the party’s leadership under former Senate President David Mark.
ADC has strongly criticised the move and called for the resignation of INEC chairman, Joash Ojo Amupitan.
However, Amupitan maintained that the commission acted based on a pending court case, warning that proceeding with the congresses against judicial directives could invalidate any electoral victories secured by the party.