ADC Expects 3,000 Delegates for National Convention
Last update: April 13, 2026
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ADC expects over 3,000 delegates at April 14 national convention despite venue challenges...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that over 3,000 delegates are expected to attend its national convention scheduled for April 14 in Abuja, despite challenges in securing preferred venues.
CBI News reports that the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview, accusing authorities of frustrating its attempts to use major venues such as Eagle Square and the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome.
“The number of delegates expected for the national convention is more than 3,000. So, we are expecting over 3,000 delegates for the ADC national convention,” Abdullahi said.
He confirmed that the event will now take place at Rainbow Hotel in Abuja, assuring that preparations remain on course.
“Our party leaders, supporters, and members at large shall gather for a free, fair, and credible national convention. The convention will be held at the Rainbow Hotel, Abuja, on April 14,” he added.
Abdullahi alleged that the party’s request to use Eagle Square was ignored by authorities.
“We submitted letters requesting the use of Eagle Square. They have not responded to our letter till this moment. They simply ignore us,” he said.
He added that the party also approached the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome, but was later informed that the venue had been booked for a cycling championship.
“They were cooperating with us until suddenly they told us that there is a cycling championship that is going to happen at the venue,” he explained.
Describing the situation as an “assault on opposition leaders and their political parties,” Abdullahi questioned what he saw as unequal access to public facilities.
“Is one party bigger than the other party? Yes, we are an opposition political party. But does Eagle Square belong to the APC?” he asked.
In a separate statement, Abdullahi said the party’s ward and state congresses were conducted peacefully nationwide, describing the process as a reflection of its commitment to internal democracy.
“These elections, carried out in line with the provisions of the law and the party’s constitution, reflect the ADC’s enduring commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and the rule of law,” he said.
He added that newly elected state executives and chairmen would be inaugurated on May 12, 2026, or on a later date to be announced by the National Working Committee.
Meanwhile, the party has released updated lists of its convention committee and subcommittees.
The list, signed by National Organising Secretary Chinedu Idigo, named former Cross River State governor Liyel Imoke as chairman of the National Convention Central Coordination Committee, with former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal as deputy.
