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ADC Unveils Timetable, Rules For 2026 Congresses And National Convention
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an extensive timetable and operational guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to deepen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future electoral contests. According to Nivo News, the schedule was contained in a circular issued by the party’s National Secretariat on December 30, 2025, and signed by the National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The programme of activities is set to commence with a Board of Trustees meeting on January 5, 2026, followed by a National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for January 7. Key items on the NEC agenda include filling vacancies within the National Working Committee, fixing timelines for membership registration and revalidation, and finalising arrangements for ward, local government and state congresses.
The party announced that membership registration and revalidation would take place nationwide from January 2 to January 15, 2026. Ward executive committee congresses are slated for January 17, with issues arising from the exercise to be addressed between January 19 and January 22.
Local government congresses are scheduled for January 24, while state executive committee congresses will hold on January 31, 2026. Matters arising from the state congresses will be treated between February 2 and February 5. The entire congress cycle will conclude with the National Working Committee Convention, fixed for February 13 to February 15, 2026.
The ADC also outlined the categories of delegates eligible to participate in the state congresses, in line with Article 24 of the party’s constitution, with adjustments approved by the National Working Committee. Eligible delegates include local government chairmen and secretaries, youth and women leaders, state executive committee members, NEC members from the states, leaders representing persons with disabilities, ex officio members, elected council chairmen and deputies, members of the Board of Trustees, zonal national officers, elected members of the National and State Assemblies, and legal advisers.
State chapters were directed to constitute Congress Planning Committees, with a clear directive that aspirants seeking state executive positions must not serve as members of such committees. Prospective candidates are required to formally declare their intentions to the State Congress Committee and pay an intention fee of ₦2,000, which may be applied to offset congress-related expenses. State executive committees were mandated to supervise the planning process to ensure strict adherence to the guidelines.
On zoning, the party said the composition of state executive committees should reflect senatorial balance where practicable. The senatorial zone with the highest number of registered members is expected to produce six key executive positions, including chairman and women leader, while the zone with the second-highest membership will produce five positions, including vice chairman and treasurer.
Eligibility requirements were also clearly stated. Aspirants must possess at least a secondary school qualification, while candidates for positions such as state legal adviser, treasurer and financial secretary are expected to have relevant professional experience. The position of state youth leader is restricted to members not older than 25 years, while the state women leader position is exclusively reserved for women.
The party further directed that all pre-congress appeals must be resolved no later than 24 hours before the congresses, while post-congress appeals must be concluded within three days. Reports of the congresses are to be submitted to the National Secretariat within five working days through the designated official email channel.
The ADC stressed that only duly registered or revalidated members whose names appear in the official membership register would be eligible to participate in the congresses. State chapters were also instructed to formally notify the National Secretariat of the dates, venues and times of their congresses to facilitate coordination with the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The party urged all members and state chapters to strictly comply with the timetable and guidelines, noting that adherence would guarantee transparent, credible and orderly congresses across the country.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki recently shared his experience advocating for fiscal accountability during his tenure from 2015 to 2019. Speaking at the Global Strategic Advisory Group meeting in Lake Como, Italy, he reflected on the challenges he faced while pushing for open budget hearings, reforms in petroleum sector governance, and the recovery of unremitted government revenues.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Saraki highlighted several key points from his discussion:
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Opposition to Foreign Borrowing: Saraki stated that he faced significant political resistance when he challenged the executive branch to properly justify the purpose and impact of foreign loan requests. He noted that these loans were often treated as “free gifts,” despite the long-term burden of repayment.
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Economic Sovereignty: Warning against a permanent state of external dependency, he argued that Nigeria’s reliance on foreign aid and borrowing undermines the nation’s economic independence.
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Domestic Resource Mobilization: He pointed out that Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio—approximately 6%—is among the lowest globally, especially when compared to the 15.6% average in Sub-Saharan Africa and the 34% average among OECD nations.
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Call for Reform: Saraki emphasized that low tax ratios are the result of deliberate political choices, suggesting that current leadership must prioritize building stronger institutions and improving domestic resource mobilization to move away from aid dependency.
On Tuesday, the Delta State House of Assembly declared the Udu Constituency seat vacant after lawmaker Collins Ogbetamah defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The announcement followed Speaker Dennis Guwor’s reading of Ogbetamah’s resignation letter, which was dated June 19.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Following discussions, Majority Leader Emeka Nwaobi moved a motion to declare the seat vacant, citing relevant sections of the amended 1999 Constitution. The motion received unanimous support, and the Speaker subsequently requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) organize a by-election to fill the vacancy.
In other legislative developments:
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Property Protection Bill: The Assembly advanced the State Public and Private Properties Protection Amendment Bill to the second reading. This legislation aims to bolster property security, facilitate the recovery of public assets, and establish an enforcement task force to work alongside security agencies. Speaker Guwor assigned the bill to the Joint House Committees on Housing, Urban Renewal, Lands, and Survey, requesting a report by July 17.
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Financial Oversight: The House received the 2025 audited financial statements and reports for the state’s 25 local government areas from the Auditor-General for Local Government. Speaker Guwor has forwarded these documents to the House Committee on Public Accounts for review.
Welcome to July! To help you celebrate, we have compiled a variety of heartfelt messages and wishes that you can share with your spouse, friends, family, colleagues, and loved ones. The team at Naija News wishes you, your family, and your friends a wonderful and prosperous new month.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
As we step into a new month, it is customary to exchange kind words and prayers with those we hold dear, which is why we have put together this list of 100 messages:
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Prayers for Divine Favor & Success: May God grant you and your family special attention, blessings, and breakthrough success this month. You are destined to overcome every limitation, achieve your goals, and see your wealth and joy flourish permanently.
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Wishes for Peace & Protection: May you dwell under God’s protection and enjoy a season free from sadness, shame, or trouble. We pray that your home remains filled with peace, and that every spirit working against your destiny is overcome.
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Messages for Partners & Loved Ones: To my dearest, I pray this month brings you joy, fulfillment, and unique wisdom. May your dreams be realized, and may we continue to share in this happiness together as you soar to unimaginable heights.
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Declarations for Testimony & Growth: This is your month to lead, testify, and witness everything in your life turn around for good. May your efforts yield enviable results and your expectations be met with surprising miracles.
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General Well-Wishes: We wish you a month of prosperity, progress, and continuous greatness. May you be a channel of blessings to others, and may everything you touch this month be seasoned with favor and grace.
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