The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially commenced free online membership registration across Nigeria, following the successful kick-off of its nationwide registration and revalidation in Abuja last month.
The party added that its manual registration will continue simultaneously across the country, reports Daily Independent.
ADC, in a statement yesterday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the new digital platform is crucial to the party’s presentation for the 2027 general elections as well as its various congresses and conventions.
ADC said: “The new digital registration platform is designed to enable the party meet the requirements of the new Electoral Act 2026, regarding digital membership register. Accordingly, only individuals whose membership details are fully captured and verified in the party’s official digital register will be eligible to vote or be voted for in the party’s primaries.”
The party disclosed that “since the launch of the physical and grassroots membership exercise in February, we have recorded strong interest from Nigerians across states and the diaspora.
“Apart from meeting legal requirements, introduction of the free online option is designed to remove barriers to entry, simplify enrolment, and ensure that every eligible Nigerian who wishes to identify with the ADC can do so seamlessly and securely.
“Members who have registered on the party’s previous platform are also required to revalidate their membership on the new digital portal, as additional mandatory information is now required to ensure full compliance with the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines.
“Support groups, and associations are also encouraged to take advantage of this window by registering and completing the simple onboarding process.”
ADC emphasised that the exercise is without prejudice to “our firm objections to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 that give undue advantage to the ruling party as well as the consequential INEC timetable.”
The party said that it remains committed to building a modern, inclusive, and citizen-driven political movement capable of delivering credible leadership and a better Nigeria that works for all.
