A political communiqué issued by Punch Newspapers shows that the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially shifted its scheduled presidential and gubernatorial screening exercises to Monday, May 18, 2026. The shift comes as political parties aggressively reposition their internal structures.
The opposition party disclosed that the administrative postponement became necessary to accommodate logistical adjustments for aspirants coming from various zones across Northern Nigeria currently experiencing severe security challenges. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed regrets over any inconveniences caused by the sudden calendar realignments.
The ADC is attempting to position itself as a formidable alternative platform ahead of upcoming national elections. The party has significantly intensified its nationwide consultation and mobilization campaigns, capitalizing on widening internal fractures within the country’s dominant political organizations.
The administrative realignments within the opposition ranks have sparked diverse reporting across the political desk. Daily Post confirmed the adjusted political timetable, stating that the “ADC shifts presidential & governorship screening to May 18” to allow a more inclusive vetting process. Furthermore, Tribune Online noted that the broader political space is heating up with similar internal maneuvers, reporting that “political parties continue internal preparations ahead of the general elections” as alliances and structural mergers take center stage.
Echotitbits take: The ADC’s decision to move its screening dates due to regional security concerns highlights how directly physical insecurity shapes political logistics in Nigeria. As third-party coalitions attempt to form a united front, their success will depend heavily on navigating these exact geographical and security hurdles.
Source: Daily Trust – https://dailytrust.com/adc-reschedules-screening-of-presidential-governorship-aspirants, May 18, 2026
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