- ADC Orders New Executives To Stay Off Office Until Inauguration
- Party said current executives remain valid until transition is completed.
- Inauguration of new officials scheduled for May 12, 2026.
The African Democratic Congress has directed its newly elected state executives and other party officers to stay away from office until their formal inauguration.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the party said the move is aimed at preventing confusion and ensuring a smooth transition of leadership across its structures.
In a statement issued on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, clarified that the tenure of the newly elected officials has not yet begun.
“The tenure of all newly elected state executives and other party officers shall not commence until the expiration of the tenure of the current executives and their formal inauguration by the party on May 12, 2026, or on any later date that may be officially communicated,” he said.
He stressed that the current leadership remains valid and fully recognised until the transition process is completed.
Abdullahi added, “For the avoidance of doubt, all existing executives remain the duly recognised officers of the Party until the completion of this constitutional transition process.”
The party also cautioned incoming officials, particularly at the state level, against taking actions that could create parallel leadership structures or generate internal tension.
“Accordingly, all newly elected executives, particularly at the state level, are advised to take note and desist from any action, representation, or conduct that may contravene this clear constitutional directive or create confusion within the Party structure,” the statement read.
Reaffirming its stance, the party said it remains committed to discipline and strict adherence to its constitution.
“The ADC remains committed to orderliness, discipline, and strict adherence to its constitution and democratic processes,” it stated.
The party noted that the formal inauguration of the new executives is scheduled for May 12, 2026, or any later date that may be officially announced.
