African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plan to establish Special Representatives Network in key foreign capitals as part of a new initiative to strengthen its international engagement and promote democratic accountability in Nigeria.
Among the listed countries by the party are Washington, DC; London; Brussels; Berlin; Ottawa; Paris; Pretoria; Addis Ababa; Nairobi; Accra; Geneva; and New York.
ADC in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the initiative is in response to the growing pattern of undemocratic practices and attacks on opposition members and leaders by the Nigerian government and its institutions.
ADC alleged attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) “to destabilise opposition parties, undermine legitimate party leadership structures, and restrict democratic political participation.”
According to the party, ADC 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.”
ADC said these representatives will serve as official points of contact between it and international actors including foreign governments, parliamentary committees, international media organisations, democracy support institutions, and Nigerian diaspora communities.
Through these engagements, the party hopes to provide regular briefings on key issues relating to Nigeria’s political environment, including political developments in the country, human rights concerns, democratic governance, electoral integrity, and allegations of repression against opposition actors.
“They will also communicate the ADC’s policy positions and reform proposals to international stakeholders,” it added.
The party explained that the primary objective of the initiative is to ensure that international partners and democratic institutions receive balanced and credible information about Nigeria’s political environment, rather than relying solely on official government narratives.
By institutionalisung these channels of engagement, ADC it will strengthen its credibility as a responsible democratic actor while also reinforcing its position as a viable governing alternative committed to democratic norms and constitutional governance.
The party it will also establish a National Documentation Initiative, to systematically collect and document incidents affecting political participation across Nigeria.
“Under this system, state party structures will gather information on incidents including threats, harassment, violent attacks, arbitrary arrests, and disruptions of political activities,” the party stated.
