(DDM) – The Secretary of the Membership Mobilization, Revalidation and Registration (MMRR) committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State, Prince Kingsley Acharabagu, has raised concerns over what he described as attempts by the state MMRR Chairman, Barrister Sunday Okereke, to compromise the party’s mobilization structure in the state.
Speaking to Diaspora Digital Media on Monday morning from Abuja, Acharabagu cautioned against any move aimed at selling, manipulating, or taking unilateral control of the structure created for the ADC Membership Mobilization, Revalidation and Registration exercise in Enugu State.
He emphasized that the structure was established strictly to strengthen the party and mobilize supporters across the grassroots, and not for personal or political advantage.
Acharabagu, who also serves as the Enugu North Zonal Chairman of the ADC, explained that the mobilization exercise is a key national programme of the party aimed at expanding its grassroots presence across Nigeria.
According to him, the MMRR initiative was designed to update the party’s membership records, revalidate existing members, and register new supporters across wards and local government areas.
He noted that the exercise has become particularly significant as the ADC continues efforts to position itself as a credible political alternative within Nigeria’s evolving democratic environment.
However, the party chieftain criticized what he described as the unilateral distribution of ADC membership cards by the MMRR Chairman without the knowledge of the committee’s leadership and members.
According to Acharabagu, Barrister Okereke allegedly began sharing ADC membership cards without informing the secretary of the committee or the other ten members of the MMRR committee in Enugu State.
He further stated that the development was even more troubling because the Enugu State Chairman of the ADC was not carried along in the process.
“The attempt by contestants to hijack the structure is not the best practice,” Acharabagu told Diaspora Digital Media during the telephone conversation from the Federal Capital Territory.
He stressed that the MMRR structure was built through collective efforts by party stakeholders and must be protected in order to preserve transparency, accountability, and fairness within the party’s organizational framework.
As the state secretary of the MMRR committee in Enugu, Acharabagu said he has a responsibility to safeguard the process and ensure that it is not manipulated by individuals pursuing personal interests.
“I must resist every attempt to hijack this process in the state,” he said, emphasizing that party-building should be guided by democratic principles and respect for due process.
The ADC official also issued a strong warning to members of the MMRR across the wards in Enugu State, particularly those who may attempt to sign or validate membership cards in ways that violate party procedures.
He cautioned that anyone who signs or endorses membership cards while impersonating an ADC ward chairman would be committing a serious criminal offence.
According to him, such actions would not only violate the party’s internal regulations but could also attract legal consequences.
He warned that any individual found impersonating the ADC ward chairman or engaging in unauthorized validation of membership cards should be prepared to face legal action in court.
Political observers note that membership mobilization exercises play a crucial role in strengthening political parties because they determine grassroots support, influence internal decision-making, and shape party structures at ward and state levels.
The ADC’s nationwide Membership Mobilization, Revalidation and Registration programme has been promoted by party leaders as a strategic step toward expanding the party’s national base and preparing its structures for future political contests.
For stakeholders in Enugu State, the success and credibility of the exercise are considered vital for consolidating the party’s presence in the South-East region.
Acharabagu therefore urged party members to remain committed to transparency, unity, and adherence to due process as the mobilization exercise continues across the state.
