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ADC Launches National Mobilisation Office in Jos, Urges Youth Participation
Senior officials from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have inaugurated a new National Mobilisation Office in the central city of Jos, Plateau State, in a move signalling the party’s intensified preparations for future elections.
The high-profile event on Thursday saw party leaders, including prominent figures like former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, rallying supporters and directly addressing the nation’s youth.
The new office in Jos is designated as a central hub for the party’s grassroots recruitment and strategy efforts, a key part of the ADC’s plan to position itself as a viable third force in the Nigerian political landscape.
A central theme of the unveiling was the role of young Nigerians in governance. In a speech that drew cheers from the crowd, former Governor El-Rufai delivered a forceful message, encouraging the youth to take an active role in shaping the country’s future.
“We can no longer sit on the sidelines and complain,” Mr. El-Rufai was quoted as saying. “The energy, innovation, and passion of our young people are the nation’s greatest untapped resource.
This mobilisation office is not just a building; it is a call to action. It is here to harness that potential and channel it into meaningful political change.
“He emphasised that the ADC provides a platform for a new generation of leaders disillusioned with the established political order.
Other national officials present at the event described the choice of Jos, the capital of the politically significant “Middle Belt” region, as a strategic one.
They stated it underscores the party’s commitment to national outreach and building a broad-based coalition.
“The unveiling of this office in the heart of Nigeria is a clear statement of intent,” said one party chairman.
“We are building from the ground up, and we are starting here, listening to the people and addressing their specific needs.
“The ADC Plateau state has been working to increase national profile, and the establishment of a dedicated mobilisation office, backed by high-level figures, is seen as a concrete step in that direction.
Political analysts suggest that attracting well-known personalities like El-Rufai and focusing on youth engagement could help the party build the momentum it needs to challenge Nigeria’s two dominant parties in upcoming electoral cycles.
The event concluded with a rally, where supporters expressed optimism that the new office would mark a turning point for the party.
A former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is expected to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026.
The development was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed (also referred to as Habibu Mohammed), in a press statement made available to journalists in Kano.
According to the spokesperson, the anticipated defection follows weeks of extensive consultations between Kwankwaso, members of the Kwankwasiyya movement, and top leaders of the ADC.
Dr. Mohammed stated that the decision was reached in the best interest of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Kano State, and the nation as a whole.
He also directed all members of the movement nationwide to begin registering with the ADC ahead of the formal move.
The move comes as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Kwankwaso reportedly leaving the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), which he has led nationally.
The formal registration is expected to take place at Kwankwaso’s residence, Gidan Kwankwasiyya, on Miller Road in Kano, by 12 noon on Monday.
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APC Holds National Convention on Saturday
The convention is not only a forum for leadership elections but also a moment for reflection, consolidation, and planning for the party’s future trajectory.
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that 8,453 delegates will attend its 2026 and 8th National Convention, scheduled to hold from Friday, March 27 to Saturday, March 28 in Abuja.
The convention, described by party officials as a major decision-making and policy engagement platform, will bring together representatives from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to elect new executives, review party policies, and chart the APC’s strategic direction.
In a statement on Thursday , the party’s Media and Publicity Committee , Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasised that the convention theme, “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” reflects the party’s commitment to cohesion and continuity.
” The convention is not only a forum for leadership elections but also a moment for reflection, consolidation, and planning for the party’s future trajectory,” he said.
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What Ex-INEC Commissioner Igini says about 2026 Electoral Act
He identified three critical institutions as central to achieving credible elections: INEC, the judiciary, and security agencies, noting that their roles must be strengthened and properly aligned.
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, on Thursday described the proposed 2026 Electoral Act as the worst in Nigeria’s history.
Igini said it was urgent to address what he termed the “tragedy” associated with the Act before the 2027 general elections, warning that it appears Nigerians may not be allowed to determine who governs them if the current issues persist.
Igini made the remarks in Abuja during the second annual lecture of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies.
In his his lecture, themed ‘Credible Elections and National Security in Nigeria’, Igini stressed that Nigeria’s progress and overall quality of life would significantly improve if the country succeeds in fixing its electoral process and system.
He identified three critical institutions as central to achieving credible elections: INEC, the judiciary, and security agencies, noting that their roles must be strengthened and properly aligned.
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