The African Democratic Congress has stated that the tenure of its newly elected state executives and other party officers will not begin until the current leadership’s mandate expires.

In a statement released by the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the formal inauguration of the new executives is scheduled for May 12, 2026, or any later date, which would be officially communicated by the party leadership.

“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to reiterate that the tenure of all newly elected State Executives and other party officers shall not commence until the expiration of the tenure of the current executives and their formal inauguration by the Party on May 12, 2026, or on any later date that may be officially communicated.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, all existing executives remain the duly recognised officers of the Party until the completion of this constitutional transition process,” the statement reads.

The party further advised newly elected executives, particularly at the state level, to refrain from any actions or representations that could contradict the directive or create confusion within the party structure.

“Accordingly, all newly elected executives, particularly at the state level, are advised to take note and desist from any action, representation, or conduct that may contravene this clear constitutional directive or create confusion within the Party structure,” he said.

According to Mr Abdullahi, ADC remains committed to orderliness, discipline, and strict adherence to its constitution and democratic processes.