The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a new Special Representatives’ Network across key global capitals to expand international engagement and promote democratic accountability in Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.

Mr Abdullahi said the initiative was a response to what he called growing undemocratic practices and attacks on opposition figures since July 2025, including efforts to weaken parties and restrict participation.

He explained that the network would establish communication channels between the party and influential stakeholders in countries that prioritise democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

“Under the plan, representatives will be appointed as envoys in capitals, serving as official contacts between ADC and foreign governments, media organisations, and diaspora communities.

“These envoys will provide regular briefings on Nigeria’s political climate, covering developments, human rights concerns, electoral integrity, governance issues, and alleged repression against opposition actors.

“They will also communicate the ADC’s policy positions and reform proposals to international stakeholders,” Mr Abdullahi said.

He said the objective was to ensure that international partners received balanced and credible information on Nigeria’s situation.

Mr Abdullahi added that the initiative would strengthen the party’s credibility, reinforce its standing as a governing alternative, and deepen its commitment to democratic norms and constitutional governance.

He said the party had identified Washington, DC; London; Brussels; Berlin; Ottawa; Paris; Pretoria; Addis Ababa; Nairobi; Accra; Geneva; and New York for its international strategic engagements.

“As part of the initiative, the party 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,” he added.

The ADC spokesman emphasised that the initiative represented a strategic step toward strengthening the party’s international presence, improving the flow of credible information about political developments in Nigeria, and protecting the rights of the opposition. 

(NAN)