ADC takes democracy concerns abroad, appoints envoys to engage foreign govts

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed envoys in 12 foreign cities as part of a new initiative aimed at drawing global attention to what it described as a “growing pattern of undemocratic practices and attacks on opposition members” in Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, announced the creation of a “special representatives network (SRN) in key foreign capitals” to strengthen international engagement and promote democratic accountability.

According to Abdullahi, since July 2025, there have been attempts “to destabilise opposition parties, undermine legitimate party leadership structures, and restrict democratic political…