
Niger ADC halts all planned congresses across state
Musa Hassan, chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Niger State, has announced the suspension of all planned congresses in the state’s 25 local government areas. The suspension is to remain in effect until further notice, according to a statement from Musa Hassan. He emphasized that the decision was made to uphold the rule of law, due process, and respect for judicial authority. The public and party members have been urged to disregard any directives from unauthorized individuals.
Key takeaways
- Musa Hassan stated that all ADC congresses in Niger State are suspended until further notice.
- The suspension aims to ensure adherence to the rule of law and judicial authority.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was warned not to recognize any congresses organized by unauthorized committees.
- The current ADC Executive Committee's tenure remains valid and recognized by INEC.
- The party will announce new dates for congresses after ongoing national consultations are concluded.