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20th July 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has been plunged into a fresh leadership crisis following a disagreement between rival factions over the party’s chairmanship.
The dispute, which has heightened tensions within the party, revolves around competing claims to the leadership of the Edo State chapter. Both factions insist they are the legitimate executives, creating uncertainty over who has the authority to manage the party’s affairs in the state.
The development comes at a critical time as political parties continue preparations for future elections and internal reorganization. Political analysts warn that prolonged leadership disputes could weaken the party’s grassroots structure, discourage members, and affect its electoral prospects if not resolved promptly.
Internal party crises have long been a recurring feature of Nigerian politics, with disagreements over leadership, congresses, candidate selection, and party control often ending up before the courts. Such disputes have, in several instances, affected the performance of political parties during elections.
Stakeholders within the ADC have called for dialogue and adherence to the party’s constitution to prevent the crisis from escalating further. They argue that resolving the leadership dispute through established internal mechanisms would strengthen party unity and restore confidence among members.
As of the time of this report, the national leadership of the ADC had yet to issue a definitive resolution on the competing claims, leaving party members and observers awaiting further developments.
