The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched its manual membership registration in Kogi State, aiming to expand its base ahead of future elections.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced its manual membership registration exercise in Kogi State as part of efforts to expand its grassroots base ahead of future elections.
At the flag-off event, party leaders called on residents across the state to take advantage of the exercise by registering and actively participating in the party’s activities and decision-making processes.
Speaking at the event, the National Vice Chairman (North Central), Senator Tunde Ogbeha, described the ADC as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians, particularly youths and women seeking political participation.
He noted that registration into the party provides members with the opportunity not only to vote but also to contest elective positions under the ADC platform.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Membership Registration and Revalidation Committee, Hon. Wisdom Obaka Isah, disclosed that the party has allocated 50,000 membership cards to Kogi State. He explained that the cards would be distributed across local government areas and wards to ensure broad participation.
The exercise formally began with the registration of key stakeholders, including Senator Ogbeha and other party leaders present at the event.
Prominent political figures at the flag-off included former Deputy Governor, Elder Simon Achuba; Senator Dino Melaye; the state chairman of the party, Kingsley Temitope Ogga; and other notable stakeholders drawn from across the state’s political landscape.
Others in attendance were former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ahmadu; Mrs. Josephine Abanida; former PDP governorship candidate, Musa Wada; former PDP State Chairman, Elder Sam Ohutu; and Chief Kola Ologbondiyan, among others.
The event marks the beginning of physical registration across Kogi State, with party leaders expressing optimism that the exercise will strengthen the ADC’s structure and increase its competitiveness in future elections.
Political observers note that the move is part of broader efforts by emerging political platforms to consolidate support and attract new members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
