By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), one of Nigeria’s opposition parties, has launched a network of special representatives in major foreign capitals, saying the move is a direct response to “undemocratic practices and attacks on opposition members” that have worsened since July 2025.
In a statement issued and signed by the National Publicity Secretary, the party accused the government of attempting to destabilize opposition parties, undermine legitimate party leadership structures, and restrict democratic political participation.
The new ADC Special Representatives Network will establish official envoys in strategically selected global cities to serve as points of contact with foreign governments, parliamentary committees, international media, democracy-support institutions, and Nigerian diaspora communities. The representatives will provide regular briefings on Nigeria’s political environment, including human rights concerns, electoral integrity, and alleged repression of opposition actors.
“The primary objective of the initiative is to ensure that international partners and democratic institutions receive balanced and credible information about Nigeria’s political environment, rather than relying solely on official government narratives,” the party said.
Based on global influence, commitment to democratic governance, and the presence of significant Nigerian diaspora populations, the ADC has identified 12 locations for its initial engagement: Washington, DC; London; Brussels; Berlin; Ottawa; Paris; Pretoria; Addis Ababa; Nairobi; Accra; Geneva; and New York.
Alongside the diplomatic network, the ADC announced a National Documentation Initiative that will systematically collect and verify reports of threats, harassment, violent attacks, arbitrary arrests, and disruptions of political activities across Nigeria. State-level party structures will be responsible for gathering the information.
The party described both initiatives as strategic steps to strengthen its international presence, improve the flow of credible information, and reinforce its commitment to democratic governance, political accountability, and the protection of opposition rights.
