This decision was made during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC Cross River State Chapter on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
By TheInvestigator
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr Usani Uguru Usani, effective immediately, due to alleged anti-party activities and insubordination to the party’s authority. This decision was made during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC Cross River State Chapter on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a statement issued on October 17, 2025, and shared with journalists on Monday in Abuja, the ADC, through its State Publicity Secretary, Hon. James Otudor, stated that Dr Usani’s recent actions were inconsistent with the party’s constitution and detrimental to its unity and progress.
The SWC thoroughly reviewed multiple petitions and reports accusing Dr Usani of engaging in behaviour that undermines the ADC’s reputation, cohesion, and electoral prospects. The statement emphasised that the suspension would remain in effect pending additional investigations and disciplinary actions by the relevant party organs.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Cross River State Chapter, wishes to inform the general public, party members, and relevant stakeholders that, following the resolutions of its State Working Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the party has suspended Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, the National Vice Chairman (South-South), effective immediately,” the statement partially read.
Furthermore, the committee expressed concerns regarding the appointment of Ms Jackie Wayas as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, citing that her appointment did not involve adequate consultation with the Cross River State leadership. They noted, “Her appointment was not made in the best interest of the party in Cross River State, as no member of the State leadership was consulted prior to her appointment. Her current disposition and loyalty appear to be clearly against the unity and growth of the ADC in the state.”
The SWC urged the national leadership to reconsider her appointment and replace her with a “competent, credible, and media-savvy individual from Cross River State who has a proven record of commitment to the ideals and progress of the party.”
Additionally, the SWC raised issues regarding certain individuals within the Coalition Movement who had publicly expressed their intention to join the ADC but had not formalised their membership months after making such declarations. The party warned that it would not tolerate dual membership or allow its platform to be exploited by individuals pursuing multiple partisan interests.
The statement instructed all coalition leaders and prospective members to complete their membership registration at the ward level within seven days, concluding on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Those who do not comply will be excluded from all key leadership and decision-making activities within the party.
Reaffirming its loyalty to the national leadership, the ADC Cross River State chapter assured members and supporters that the party remains united, disciplined, and focused on providing credible leadership and a people-centred political alternative for the South-South region. The statement concluded, “We urge all members to remain calm, law-abiding, and steadfast as the party’s internal mechanisms for discipline, justice, and accountability take their full course.”
