The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, officially released the comprehensive list of its authentic state chairmen across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in what it described as part of its ongoing nationwide structural update.
This announcement, made through a statement from the party’s National Secretariat and shared via its official social media channels, aims to reaffirm the legitimacy of its grassroots leadership and strengthen internal party organization ahead of key political activities.
According to the statement, each geopolitical zone is fully represented, with designated chairmen empowered to oversee and coordinate party affairs within their respective states.
Clarification on Akwa Ibom State Membership Discrepancy
In a related development, the ADC addressed a specific concern in Akwa Ibom State, where reports emerged that certain individuals had obtained party membership cards without proper verification or endorsement.
The party has therefore directed all affected members in the state to immediately visit the ADC state office in Uyo for proper documentation. This includes stamping and signing of their membership cards by the recognized state chairman, Duke Gabriel Dick, and ensuring that their names are entered into the official party register.
“This step is crucial to avoid any misrepresentation and to uphold the integrity of the party’s membership database,” the statement read.
Full List of ADC State Chairmen
Below is the complete and updated list of the ADC's officially recognized state chairmen:
1. Hanatu Garaba — Plateau
2. Musa S. Shuaib — Nasarawa
3. Adekolu O. Moses — Ekiti
4. Patrick Obianyo — Anambra
5. Hon. Haruna Hassan — Bauchi
6. Otunba Pat. Olufemi — Ogun
7. Celestine Orbunda — Benue
8. Mohammed Bolori — Borno
9. Comrade John Ogar — Cross River
10. Austine Okotie — Delta
11. Jennifer Adibie N — Ebonyi
12. Kennedy Odion — Edo
13. Iyke Nwoka — Abia
14. Stella Chukwula — Enugu
15. Mallam Danladi Yau — Gombe
16. Duke Gabriel Dick — Akwa Ibom
17. Alh. Sanni Mohammed — Jigawa
18. Ahmed Tijani M — Kaduna
19. Ungogo Musa — Kano
20. Alh. Usman Musa — Katsina
21. Hajia Hawa Mohammed — Kebbi
22. John Adeli Udale — Kogi
23. Adebayo Akadi — Kwara
24. George Ashiru — Lagos
25. Chief Mrs. Ganiyu Sidirika — Ondo
26. Auta Mohammed — Niger
27. Yohanna Shehu K — Adamawa
28. Chief Emmanuel Amushe — Imo
29. Charles Idowu — Osun
30. Alh. Yinka Adona — Oyo
31. Yusuf Tijani — FCT
32. Ode Lawrence E — Rivers
33. Hon. Umar Farouk — Sokoto
34. Adamu Hassan — Taraba
35. Alh. Kalli Umar — Yobe
36. Alh. Kabiru Garba — Zamfara
Party Calls for Vigilance and Verification
The ADC urged all members nationwide to stay vigilant, verify leadership identities through official party channels, and maintain close contact with their state secretariats for credible updates.
With this clarification, the party has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and internal cohesion, setting the tone for a more coordinated structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
