Benue, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State has officially commenced a large-scale membership registration drive, witnessing a remarkable influx of new members from major political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and aggrieved members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports that the registration exercise was launched on Friday at the ADC State Secretariat in Makurdi, following the inaugural meeting of the party’s newly formed State Committee and 23 Local Government Chairmen.
The Interim Chairman of the ADC in Benue, Hon. Terngu Tsegba, presided over the event and declared the registration process open, calling it a significant step in mobilizing grassroots participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tsegba, a respected political figure in the state, urged all party chairmen across the local government areas to actively take the message of the ADC to rural communities, where he said “real transformation and political revolution must begin.”
According to him, the ADC has positioned itself as the alternative platform to rescue Nigeria from its current economic hardship and political disillusionment.
“This party belongs to the people. Let us open our arms to welcome those seeking genuine change, regardless of their former affiliations,” he stated.
Daily Post reports that by Saturday, July 12, thousands of defectors had trooped into ADC offices across Benue, with many coming from the PDP, Labour Party, and dissatisfied factions within the APC.
This surge in new membership follows the recent adoption of the ADC by a growing coalition of opposition leaders seeking to build a united front to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC government in the 2027 elections.
Notably, the party has gained momentum following the appointment of former Senate President David Mark as its interim national leader, a move seen by political analysts as a masterstroke capable of attracting aggrieved power blocs.
The ADC’s rise in Benue comes amid ongoing discontent within traditional parties. Many politicians who defected cited internal wrangling, leadership betrayal, and lack of ideological direction as their reasons for leaving their former parties.
In the words of one former PDP stakeholder in Gboko, “The ADC offers fresh hope. It’s not just a party, it’s a movement.”
The development marks a significant boost for the ADC in North Central Nigeria, as the party continues to position itself as the rallying point for third-force movements and progressive alliances ahead of 2027.
DDM will continue to monitor the evolving political landscape as opposition forces consolidate power across the nation.
