ADC chairmen to NWC: Respect Lagos gov primary outcome, shun imposition

June 8, 2026

LAGOS — THE Forum of Local Government Area Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Lagos State, yesterday, urged the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to respect members’ votes in the governorship primary.

The communiqué, which was signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Messrs Anaere Ugochukwu and Oluwabukola Okeowo, on behalf of the forum, alleged an imposition plot against the wishes of members.

The chairmen reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of Lagos State ADC Chairman, Mr George Ashiru, and members of the State Executive Committee.

The communiqué reads: “As leaders at the grassroots level, we maintain that the strength and credibility of any political party rest on its commitment to internal democracy.