ADC Disowns Planned South West Zonal Executive Inauguration
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disowned a notice circulating about the inauguration of a new South West zonal executive, describing the move as unauthorised and unsupported by the party’s national leadership.
The controversy follows the circulation of an invitation announcing the inauguration of a South West Chairman, Rahman Owokoniran, and other zonal executives, scheduled for January 31, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The invitation listed the Oyo State Chairman of the party, Yinka Olona, as host of the proposed event.
However, the ADC national secretariat swiftly dismissed the planned inauguration, describing it as part of an internal power play within the opposition party.
Reacting on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, rejected the exercise in a disclaimer issued via his official X platform.
Abdullahi stated clearly that the inauguration did not have the approval or backing of the ADC national leadership.
“This is to inform the general public that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not appointed any South West Chairman. Furthermore, the ADC is not inaugurating any South West Chairman at this time.”
“The public is therefore advised to take note of this information and exercise caution regarding any claims or activities suggesting otherwise,” Abdullahi said.
Party sources said the development reflects unresolved internal disagreements within the ADC over leadership structures and authority, particularly at the sub-national level.
The ADC, which has attracted a coalition of politicians opposed to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has in recent months been working to consolidate its internal organs ahead of future political engagements.
However, the latest episode indicates that internal coordination challenges persist in some regions.
As of the time of filing this report, the organisers of the proposed inauguration had yet to issue any clarification, while the national leadership maintained that only activities sanctioned by the party’s recognised structures remain valid.
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