The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the establishment of a Special Representatives Network across key international capitals as part of efforts to strengthen global engagement and promote democratic governance.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to the party, the initiative—known as the ADC Special Representatives Network—is designed to build structured relationships with foreign governments, international institutions, and democracy-focused organisations.
The ADC said the move comes in response to what it described as increasing undemocratic practices and sustained attacks on opposition figures since July 2025. The party alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties and limit political participation in the country.
“The Special Representatives Network is designed to create structured channels of communication between the ADC and influential international stakeholders, particularly in countries and institutions that prioritise democracy, human rights, and the rule of law,” the statement said.
Under the arrangement, the party will appoint envoys to serve as official representatives in strategically selected cities, including Washington DC, London, Brussels, Berlin, Ottawa, Paris, Pretoria, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Accra, Geneva, and New York.
These representatives will engage with foreign governments, parliamentary bodies, international media organisations, democracy support groups, and Nigerian diaspora communities. They are also expected to provide regular briefings on Nigeria’s political climate, covering issues such as electoral integrity, human rights, governance, and alleged repression of opposition actors.
The party further noted that the initiative aims to ensure that international stakeholders receive what it described as balanced and credible information about Nigeria’s political environment, beyond official government narratives.
In addition, the ADC unveiled plans for a National Documentation Initiative, which will systematically track and document incidents affecting political participation nationwide. State party structures will be tasked with collecting data on threats, harassment, violent attacks, arbitrary arrests, and disruptions of political activities.
The party said the dual initiatives form part of a broader strategy to expand its international presence and reinforce its commitment to democratic values, political accountability, and constitutional governance.
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