JUST IN; Crisis rocks ADC, as Party suspends National Vice Chairman

JUST IN; Crisis rocks ADC, as Party suspends National Vice Chairman

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman, South-South, and former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani, with immediate effect.

The party cited actions deemed harmful to its unity and progress.

The decision followed a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC’s Cross River State Chapter on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

In a statement released Monday in Abuja and signed by James Otudor, one of the party’s State Publicity Secretaries, the ADC said Usani’s recent conduct “was inconsistent with the provisions of the ADC Constitution.”

The SWC reportedly reviewed petitions and reports accusing Usani of “anti-party activities, insubordination to constituted authority, and other acts capable of undermining the image, cohesion, and electoral prospects of the ADC.”

“In accordance with the party’s constitution and disciplinary procedures, Dr Usani’s suspension will remain in effect pending the outcome of a formal investigation by the relevant party organs,” the statement said.

The committee also expressed concerns over the appointment of Ms Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, alleging a “lack of consultation with the state leadership prior to her appointment.”

It noted that Wayas “has not engaged with the Cross River State leadership since assuming the role” and suggested that her “current disposition and loyalty appear to be skewed against the unity and growth of the ADC in the state.”

“Consequently, the SWC urged the National Leadership to review her appointment and replace her with a competent, credible, and media-savvy individual from Cross River State with a verifiable record of commitment to the ideals of the ADC,” the statement added.

The committee further raised concerns over coalition members who had publicly declared intentions to join the ADC but had not formalised their membership.

It warned that the party “will not tolerate dual membership or allow its platform to be used by individuals pursuing multiple partisan interests.”

It also noted that some coalition members participating in ADC strategy meetings had since accepted caretaker or leadership roles in their former parties.

All coalition leaders and intending members were directed to complete registration at their ward levels within seven days, ending Saturday, October 25, 2025, “or risk exclusion from leadership and decision-making processes within the party.”

“We urge all members to remain calm, law-abiding, and steadfast as the party’s internal mechanisms for discipline, justice, and accountability take their full course,” the statement concluded.