The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially launched a high-level diplomatic network across the United States (U.S), the United Kingdom (UK), and other strategic nations to monitor and promote democracy under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
ADC explained that it launched the global network in the U.S, UK, and other countries to provide a counter-narrative to official government reports and ensure that the international community remains engaged with the socio-political developments within Nigeria.
According to party leadership, the move is a response to what they describe as “one-sided” narratives being projected abroad.
This comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) derecognised the leadership of the ADC citing court orders.
The development had sparked massive outrage, with many accusing INEC of trying to enforce a one-party state in Nigeria.
By establishing these hubs in Washington D.C. and London, the ADC intends to brief foreign governments, human rights organizations, and international observers on the true state of democracy under Tinubu’s administration.
The network will serve as a watchdog, reporting on electoral reforms, the rule of law, and the protection of civil liberties as the country moves toward the 2027 general elections
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the network would deploy credible representatives as envoys in strategically selected foreign capitals to serve as official liaison points between the party and international institutions.
The cities include Washington, DC; London; Brussels; Berlin; Ottawa; Paris; Pretoria; Addis Ababa; Nairobi; Accra; Geneva; and New York.
The party said the representatives in these capitals would facilitate dialogue between the ADC and global institutions while helping to highlight developments affecting Nigeria’s democracy.
The statement reads: “As part of our efforts to strengthen international engagement, we are establishing a Special Representatives Network across key global capitals to engage foreign governments, amplify credible information about Nigeria’s political environment, and counter one-sided government narratives.
“This comes amid growing attacks on our members, attempts to undermine our leadership, and efforts to restrict political participation ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
“Our representatives will engage foreign governments, international media, democracy institutions, and the Nigerian diaspora, providing regular briefings on political developments, human rights concerns, and electoral integrity.
“We are also launching a National Documentation Initiative to systematically track and report incidents affecting political participation across Nigeria.
“From Washington DC to London, Brussels to Addis Ababa, ADC is building a global platform for accountability.
“Nigeria’s democracy must be seen, heard, and defended everywhere.”
This development also comes days after a U.S policy firm announced that it would report INEC and Tinubu to U.S President Donald Trump over the delisting of the ADC’s leadership.
