ADC to deploy envoys to US, UK, France, Germany, other key capitals after INEC derecognition
By Ishaya Ibrahim
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the establishment of a Special Representatives Network in major global capitals as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen its international presence and promote democratic accountability in Nigeria.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the party said the network is a direct response to what it described as a pattern of undemocratic practices and attacks on opposition. These include alleged attempts to destabilise opposition parties, undermine legitimate leadership structures, and restrict democratic political participation.
The statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the ADC stated that the Special Representatives Network will create structured channels of communication with influential international stakeholders, particularly in countries and institutions that prioritise democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Under the initiative, the party will appoint credible envoys in strategically selected capitals to serve as official points of contact. These representatives will engage with foreign governments, parliamentary committees, international media organisations, democracy support institutions, and Nigerian diaspora communities.
The envoys will provide regular briefings on Nigeria’s political environment, including developments on democratic governance, electoral integrity, human rights concerns, and alleged repression of opposition actors. They will also articulate the ADC’s policy positions and reform proposals to global audiences.
According to the party, the primary goal is to ensure that international partners receive balanced and credible information about Nigeria’s political situation, rather than depending solely on official government narratives.
“The initiative seeks to strengthen the ADC’s credibility as a responsible democratic actor and position it as a viable governing alternative committed to democratic norms and constitutional governance,” the statement added.
Among the capitals where these envoys will operate include; Washington DC; London; Brussels; Berlin; Ottawa; Paris; Pretoria; Addis Ababa; Nairobi; Accra; Geneva; and New York.
As part of the broader effort, the ADC will also launch a National Documentation Initiative. This system will enable state party structures to systematically collect and document incidents affecting political participation, such as threats, harassment, violent attacks, arbitrary arrests, and disruptions of political activities.
The party described the move as a strategic step toward enhancing its international footprint, improving the flow of accurate information on political developments in Nigeria, and reinforcing its commitment to democratic governance, political accountability, and the protection of opposition rights.
