A strategic political blueprint is emerging within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as a key faction led by Nafiu Gombe releases detailed guidelines for internal party processes and future electoral preparation.

In a meticulously crafted circular, Gombe outlined a comprehensive timetable designed to strengthen the party's internal democracy and reposition its organizational structure ahead of upcoming national elections. The guidelines come at a critical moment, coinciding with recent discussions about potential party membership shifts.

The ADC faction has explicitly clarified its stance on recent membership developments, particularly distancing itself from reports surrounding Peter Obi's alleged registration at the party's Enugu zonal office. The leadership emphasized that any registration must strictly adhere to the party's constitutional membership procedures.

The proposed timeline reveals a methodical approach to party reorganization. A Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for January 5, followed by a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting two days later. Key agenda items include filling vacant National Working Committee positions and establishing critical membership registration dates.

Membership registration and revalidation will occur from January 2-15, followed by a series of structured executive committee congresses. Ward executive committee meetings are planned for January 17, with local government congresses scheduled for January 24 and state executive committee congresses set for January 31, 2026.

Notably, the party has implemented strict guidelines for congress participation. Only validly registered or revalidated members whose names appear in the official membership register will be eligible to participate. State chapters must also formally notify the National Secretariat about congress details to ensure proper communication with the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The party's zoning strategy emphasizes geographical representation, directing that state executive committee positions should, where possible, reflect senatorial zone composition. Candidates interested in state offices must register their intentions with the State Congress Committee and pay a 2,000 Naira intention fee.

The National Working Committee convention represents the culmination of these organizational efforts, scheduled between February 13-15, 2026. This comprehensive approach signals the ADC's commitment to transparent, structured internal democratic processes.