ADC Suspends South-South Vice Chairman Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman for the South-South, Dr. Usani Usani, citing actions that allegedly undermine party unity and progress.

The suspension, which took immediate effect, followed deliberations at a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the ADC, Cross River State chapter, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

In a statement issued Monday in Abuja, the State Publicity Secretary, James Otudor, said the committee found Usani’s recent conduct to be in violation of the party’s constitution and inconsistent with its core values.

“The SWC examined multiple petitions alleging anti-party activities, insubordination to constituted authority, and actions deemed detrimental to the image and electoral fortunes of the ADC,” the statement read.

The committee also expressed dissatisfaction with the appointment of Ms. Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, claiming her emergence was made without consultation with the Cross River leadership. Otudor said Wayas had shown “little engagement” with the state chapter and questioned her commitment to the party’s unity in the South-South.

“Consequently, the SWC urged the national leadership to review her appointment and consider replacing her with a competent, credible, and media-savvy individual from Cross River State with a verifiable record of dedication to the ADC’s ideals,” the statement added.

The Cross River chapter also raised concerns about individuals within the Coalition Movement who had publicly declared for the ADC but failed to complete their membership registration. The committee warned that dual membership would not be tolerated, and directed all coalition leaders and intending members to complete their registration at ward levels by Saturday, October 25, 2025, or risk exclusion from party leadership and decision-making processes.

Reaffirming loyalty to the national leadership, the Cross River ADC pledged continued commitment to providing credible leadership and a people-centered political alternative for the state and the South-South region.

“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.