ADC launches digital membership drive ahead of elections
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rolled out a free nationwide online membership registration, introducing a new digital portal to prepare for the 2027 general elections. The party, through its National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, has asked all existing members to update and revalidate their details according to the Electoral Act 2026 and INEC guidelines. The move comes as the party aims to comply with new legal requirements and make membership more accessible. ADC says manual registration will continue alongside the digital process.
Key takeaways
- ADC has started free online membership registration across Nigeria and is requiring existing members to revalidate their details on the new portal.
- The party’s digital registration is in response to the Electoral Act 2026 and updated INEC guidelines, which require political parties to submit a digital membership register by April 2, 2026.
- The initial election dates set by INEC for the 2027 general elections were changed after criticism, with the Presidential and National Assembly elections now scheduled for January 16, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for February 6, 2027.
- ADC’s digital platform, accessible at www.adcregistration.ng, aims to simplify enrolment and ensure every eligible Nigerian can join easily.
- The party maintains its objections to certain provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the revised election timetable, arguing they favor the ruling party.
