The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State recently convened a stakeholders’ meeting to update members on its ongoing congress activities, developments at the national secretariat, and to formally inaugurate a State Elders Council that will function as an advisory body for the party.
In his opening address, party leader Emmanuel Yisa Orker-Jev praised the state leadership for its efforts in strengthening the party’s position. He urged them to stay focused and continue their work with dedication.
Orker-Jev described the ADC as the leading minority party in Nigeria, extending beyond Benue State, and expressed confidence in its chances in upcoming elections.
He also rejected claims of unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, arguing instead that it is divided into factions. He questioned why defections between these factions are celebrated as though they were moves from entirely different parties.
He further criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, alleging that it functions as a directorate of one APC faction, while describing the ADC as the only “virus-free” political party in the state.
According to him, more than 10 qualified aspirants are already vying for the party’s governorship ticket, with several others seeking positions in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly.
He added that the party remains open to new members and welcomes anyone interested in joining.
Earlier, Protem Chairman Terngu Tsegba briefed members on the congress process, explaining that elections would be conducted at the polling unit, ward, local government, and state levels.
He noted that nomination forms are available for all positions and advised interested individuals to obtain them from the state secretariat.
Also speaking, Chile Igbawua shared updates from the national secretariat. He revealed that the National Working Committee (NWC) has reviewed reports on policy formulation and the party’s constitution.
According to him, the updated framework positions the ADC as a party driven by people-focused policies, with elected officials expected to operate strictly within these guidelines and remain accountable to the party.
The meeting concluded with the inauguration of the State Elders Council, whose members were selected from all 23 local government areas. The process was coordinated by the party’s vice chairman, David Salifu.
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