The Cross River State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has suspended all congress activities in the state, citing a leadership crisis at the national level.
By Asuquo Cletus
This is coming at the preparation of the 2027 of the General Elections.
The party disclosed this in a statement issued by its State Chairman on Thursday stressing that no congress had been conducted in the state as being speculated in some quarters.
According to the statement, the decision to halt all congress-related activities followed the outcome of a State Executive Committee meeting held on April 1, 2026, which aligned with the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission that reportedly delisted the names of former Senate President, David Mark, and about 50 others from the party’s National Executive Committee.
The ADC noted that the development created a leadership vacuum, making it necessary to suspend all congresses in order to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act and the party’s constitution.
“The African Democratic Congress Cross River State wishes to categorically state and put on record that the party has not conducted any congress in the state,” the statement read in part.
It further warned members of the public and party faithful to disregard claims circulating on social media suggesting that congresses had taken place, describing such reports as false and misleading.
The party also cautioned individuals allegedly parading themselves as executives of the ADC in the state to desist from such actions, insisting that only the duly recognised State Chairman and his executive have the authority to conduct congresses.
The ADC issued a 48-hour ultimatum to those concerned to retract their claims or face legal action, adding that security agencies had been notified of the development.
While reaffirming its commitment to due process, the party assured members that a new date for the conduct of congresses would be announced in line with its constitution and extant laws.
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