Kaduna: ADC faction conducts ward and LGA congresses

On Thursday, a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna state, led by elder Patrick Didam Ambut, conducted ward and local government congresses in the state’s 255 wards and 23 local government areas (LGAs).

The faction revealed that its state convention will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Blueprint.ng correspondents who monitored the exercise in Giwa, Kaduna North, Kaduna South and Soba LGA, report that the process was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, without any hitches.

In recent months, the Kaduna ADC has witnessed internal leadership disagreements involving the Elder Ambut-led executive and an opposing faction within the party.

Despite the controversies, party stakeholders continued to affirm senior Patrick Didam Ambut as the state’s effective president, while the faction maintained disciplinary actions against members accused of misconduct and anti-party activities.

In October 2025, Ambut dismissed reports of his suspension, describing them as attempts to destabilize the party.

Prominent stakeholders, including Senator Musa Bello and other party leaders, have also rejected congresses not conducted under the Ambut-led executive, insisting on the legitimacy of his leadership.

The party has equally stepped up efforts to strengthen its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections through coalition commitments and absorbing members of other political parties.

However, political observers say persistent legal disputes, internal divisions and recent defections involving prominent opposition figures such as Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Peter Obi remain significant challenges that could affect the party’s prospects at both state and national levels ahead of the 2027 elections.