The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, over alleged anti-party activities and insubordination to the party’s leadership.
The decision followed a State Working Committee (SWC) meeting of the ADC Cross River State Chapter, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
According to a statement dated October 17 and released to journalists on Monday in Abuja, the party accused Usani of engaging in actions inconsistent with the ADC Constitution and harmful to party unity.
The statement was signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. James Otudor.
Otudor said the decision came after a thorough review of petitions and reports alleging anti-party conduct, defiance, and activities capable of damaging the ADC’s reputation and electoral progress.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Cross River State Chapter, wishes to inform the general public, party faithful, and stakeholders that following the resolutions reached at its State Working Committee meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, National Vice Chairman (South-South), has been suspended with immediate effect,” the statement read.
The committee explained that the suspension would remain in effect pending the conclusion of further investigations and disciplinary proceedings by relevant national organs.
It also criticized the recent appointment of Ms. Jackie Wayas as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, claiming that her selection lacked due consultation with the Cross River leadership.
“Her appointment was not made in the best interest of the party in Cross River State,” the statement said.
“No member of the state leadership was consulted prior to her appointment.”
The SWC added that Ms. Wayas’s loyalty appeared questionable and urged the national leadership to reconsider the appointment.
The statement called for her replacement with a competent and credible individual committed to the ADC’s ideals.
Additionally, the committee expressed frustration over the conduct of some individuals from the Coalition Movement who had announced their intention to join the ADC but failed to formalize their membership.
It warned that the party would not tolerate dual membership or opportunistic participation from individuals pursuing multiple partisan interests.
“All coalition leaders and intending members are directed to complete their ward-level registration within seven days, ending Saturday, October 25, 2025,” the statement said.
“Failure to comply will result in exclusion from leadership and decision-making roles within the ADC.”
Reaffirming its loyalty to the national leadership, the ADC Cross River State Chapter urged members to remain calm and disciplined while internal mechanisms for justice and accountability take effect.
“We assure our members that the party remains united, disciplined, and focused on delivering credible, people-centred political leadership in the South-South region,” the statement added.
The suspension marks another internal shake-up within the ADC, which has seen a recent surge in attention following its coalition talks with opposition figures and youth-based political movements ahead of the 2027 general elections.