By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA: The African Democratic Congress ADC has suspended its Nationwide Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr Usani Uguru Usani, over alleged violations of the social gathering’s structure and actions thought of dangerous to its unity and electoral fortunes.
His suspension adopted resolutions reached on the assembly of the State Working Committee SWC of the Cross River State chapter of the social gathering held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a press release obtained by Vanguard in Abuja, State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Hon. James Otudor, stated the choice was knowledgeable by a number of petitions and studies accusing Dr. Usani of anti-party actions, insubordination, and conduct able to undermining the cohesion and public picture of the social gathering.
In keeping with Otudor, the suspension will stay in power pending the conclusion of a proper investigation by the social gathering’s disciplinary organs according to the ADC structure.
The committee additionally faulted the appointment of Ms. Jackie Wayas as Deputy Nationwide Publicity Secretary, saying she was imposed on the state with out session.
It alleged that Ms. Wayas had neither engaged the state management since assuming workplace nor demonstrated loyalty to the unity and progress of the social gathering in Cross River.
The SWC due to this fact urged the nationwide management to overview her appointment and substitute her with a “competent, credible and media-savvy” consultant from Cross River who has a confirmed report of dedication to ADC beliefs.
Elevating additional considerations, the SWC accused some members of the Coalition Motion, who had publicly declared for ADC, of failing to formalize their membership months after making the pledge.
The social gathering warned it will not allow twin membership or permit its platform for use by people pursuing “a number of partisan pursuits.”
It additionally famous that some coalition figures who participated in ADC technique conferences have since accepted caretaker or management positions of their former political events.
The assertion directed all coalition leaders and intending members to regularize their registration at ward stage inside seven days, ending Saturday, October 25, 2025, or danger exclusion from management and decision-making buildings.
Reaffirming loyalty to the ADC’s nationwide management, the Cross River chapter assured members of its readiness to offer credible management and construct a people-oriented different political platform within the state and throughout the South-South.
“We urge all members to stay calm, law-abiding, and steadfast because the social gathering’s inside mechanisms for self-discipline, justice and accountability take their full course,” the assertion added.
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