The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South) and former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Dr Usani Uguru Usani, over alleged anti-party activities and conduct deemed injurious to the party’s unity and progress.
The decision followed a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC in Cross River State held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
In a statement released in Abuja on Monday, October 20, and signed by James Otudor, one of the party’s state publicity secretaries, the ADC said Usani’s recent behaviour was “inconsistent with the provisions of the ADC Constitution.”
“In accordance with the party’s constitution and disciplinary procedures, Dr Usani’s suspension will remain in effect pending the outcome of a formal investigation by the relevant party organs,” the statement read.
According to the SWC, several petitions accused Usani of anti-party activities, insubordination to constituted authority, and acts capable of undermining the image and cohesion of the ADC ahead of future elections.
The decision to suspend him was reportedly reached after “extensive deliberations” and consultation with zonal and national leaders.
The Cross River ADC also expressed displeasure over the appointment of Ms Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, claiming the state leadership was not consulted before her selection.
The statement noted that Wayas “has not engaged with the state leadership since assuming office” and that her “current disposition and loyalty appear skewed against the unity and growth of the ADC in the state.”
“Consequently, the SWC urged the National Leadership to review her appointment and replace her with a competent, credible, and media-savvy individual from Cross River State with a verifiable record of commitment to the ideals of the ADC,” it said.
The SWC also raised concerns about individuals from the Coalition Movement who had publicly declared their intention to join the ADC but had yet to formalise their membership.
While acknowledging that registration is a continuous process, the party warned that dual membership or multiple partisan interests would not be tolerated.
“Some coalition members who participated in ADC strategy meetings have since accepted caretaker or leadership positions in their former political parties,” the statement added.
The committee directed all coalition leaders and intending members to complete their registration at ward level within seven days, ending Saturday, October 25, 2025, or risk exclusion from leadership and decision-making processes.
The ADC urged all members to remain calm and allow its internal disciplinary mechanisms to take their course.
“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,” the statement concluded.
