Abuja, Nigeria — The African Democratic Congress, a Nigerian political party, has announced the appointment of committee chairmen who will oversee its upcoming ward, local government, and state congresses across the country.
In a statement released on Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Acting National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Tunji Lausa, said the appointments were approved by the party’s national leadership led by Nafiu Bala Gombe.
The statement explained that the decision was made in line with the party’s constitution and is part of preparations for internal elections that will produce new party officials at different administrative levels nationwide.
“These appointments are in accordance with the ADC Constitution. The selected officials are tasked with conducting the congresses to elect new party leaders at the respective levels,” the statement read.
The congresses are expected to take place across Nigeria’s 36 states and will cover the ward, local government or area council, and state levels. Political parties in Nigeria regularly organise such congresses to elect officials who coordinate party activities and political mobilisation at grassroots and regional levels.
Okay News reports that the congresses form a crucial stage in the party’s internal democratic process and are expected to help restructure the party’s leadership ahead of future political activities and national elections.
According to the statement, the committees appointed by the party will supervise the congresses in each state to ensure that the electoral procedures are conducted according to the party’s rules.
The party leadership also directed the appointed chairmen to report to the ADC national secretariat in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, for an official inauguration and briefing on how the congresses will be conducted.
“All appointed Chairmen are hereby directed to report to the National Party Office for a formal inauguration and briefing regarding the electoral process,” the statement added.
The African Democratic Congress further urged the committee chairmen to carry out their responsibilities with fairness, transparency, and respect for the party’s democratic principles.
“The Party urges all appointees to be punctual and prepared to uphold the tenets of justice, fairness, and internal democracy as enshrined in the ADC constitution,” the statement said.
The party also released the full list of committee chairmen assigned to supervise the state congresses in each of Nigeria’s 36 states.
The appointed chairmen include Bala Sani for Abia State in southeastern Nigeria; Christopher Osazie for Adamawa State in northeastern Nigeria; Abba Ahmad Musa for Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria; Larai Danjuma Amos for Anambra State in southeastern Nigeria; and Abayomi Kayode for Bauchi State in northeastern Nigeria.
Others are Lazarus Bulus for Bayelsa State in southern Nigeria; Ibrahim Maina for Benue State in central Nigeria; Hadiza Bello for Borno State in northeastern Nigeria; Bola Shitu for Cross River State in southern Nigeria; and Zakaria Abdullahi for Delta State in southern Nigeria.
Further appointments include Zanna Bukar Gonori for Ebonyi State; Mansur Isah Tsanyawa for Edo State; Jarimi Adamu for Ekiti State; Isah Babangida for Enugu State; and Bashir Ajibola for Gombe State.
Additional committee chairmen are Abdullahi Bukar Maina for Imo State; Bolaji Adam for Jigawa State; Peter Andrew for Kaduna State; Kemi Kelvin for Kano State; and Babayo Hayatu for Katsina State.
The list also includes Kemi Adekunle for Kebbi State; Binta Jimeta for Kogi State; Bulus Abraham Shandam for Kwara State; Prince Taiwo Innocent for Lagos State; and Sani Bala for Nasarawa State.
Others are Pius Alex for Niger State; Linus Adegbeti for Ogun State; Rafikat Shagaya for Ondo State; Benson Ihejirika for Osun State; and Nelson Onabanjo for Oyo State.
The remaining committee chairmen are Askira Buba Jatau for Plateau State; Aisha Sharif for Rivers State; Musa Alawo for Sokoto State; Babagana Abba Ari for Taraba State; Kolawale Ajadi for Yobe State; and Muftahu Aliyu for Zamfara State.
The party said the committees will be responsible for ensuring that the congresses are conducted smoothly and in accordance with its internal electoral guidelines.
