The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to establish a Special Representatives Network in key international capitals, aiming to strengthen its global engagement amid what it describes as growing political pressure on opposition parties in Nigeria.
The initiative was outlined in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Saturday. Abdullahi said the move seeks to promote democratic accountability and provide “balanced and credible information” on Nigeria’s political climate to international stakeholders.
According to the ADC, since July 2025, opposition parties have faced a “growing pattern of undemocratic practices and attacks,” including attempts to destabilise party structures, restrict political participation, and undermine legitimate leadership.
Under the new framework, the ADC plans to appoint representatives in major global cities, including Washington DC, London, Brussels, Berlin, Ottawa, Paris, Pretoria, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Accra, Geneva, and New York. These envoys will act as liaisons with foreign governments, parliamentary bodies, media organisations, democracy support institutions, and Nigerian diaspora communities.
“These representatives will provide regular briefings on governance developments, human rights issues, electoral processes, and allegations of repression against opposition figures,” the statement said. They will also communicate the party’s policy positions and reform proposals.
In addition to the international network, the ADC announced plans for a National Documentation Initiative to systematically record incidents affecting political participation across Nigeria, such as threats, harassment, violent attacks, and arbitrary arrests. State chapters will manage the documentation.
The party said both initiatives are part of broader efforts to deepen its international presence, improve information flow on Nigeria’s political situation, and reinforce democratic accountability and opposition rights.
