Abuja: African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a new Special Representatives’ Network across key global capitals to expand international engagements and promote democratic accountability in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Abdullahi stated that the initiative aims to address growing undemocratic practices and attacks on opposition figures since July 2025, including efforts to weaken parties and restrict participation. The network is designed to establish communication channels between the party and influential stakeholders in countries that prioritize democracy, human rights, and rule of law.
Under the plan, representatives will be appointed as envoys in various capitals, serving as official contacts between ADC and foreign governments, media organizations, and diaspora communities. These envoys will provide regular briefings on Nigeria’s political climate, covering developments, human rights concerns, electoral integrity, governance issues, and alleged repression against opposition actors. They will also communicate ADC’s policy positions and reform proposals to international stakeholders.
Abdullahi emphasized that the objective is to ensure international partners receive balanced and credible information on Nigeria’s situation. He added that the initiative would strengthen the party’s credibility, reinforce its standing as a governing alternative, and deepen commitment to democratic norms and constitutional governance. The party has identified Washington DC, London, Brussels, Berlin, Ottawa, Paris, Pretoria, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Accra, Geneva, and New York for its international strategic engagements.
As part of the initiative, the party will also establish a National Documentation Initiative to systematically collect and document incidents affecting political participation across Nigeria. This system will involve state party structures gathering information on incidents, including threats, harassment, violent attacks, arbitrary arrests, and disruptions of political activities.
The ADC spokesman highlighted that the initiative represents a strategic step toward strengthening the party’s international presence, improving the flow of credible information about political developments in Nigeria, and protecting the rights of the opposition.