Ebonyi ADC crisis: Jennifer Adibe’s tenure expired since May – Silas Onu faction claims 

The Silas Onu‑led African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has declared that Mrs. Jennifer Adibe‑Nwafor is no longer the party’s chairman in the state.

According to the party, her tenure ended on 19 May 2026.

In a statement signed by Prince Igu Idika, the State Publicity Secretary, and released to journalists in Abakaliki, he said that people presenting themselves as “ADC candidates” from a supposed party meeting in Abakaliki did not take part in the ADC Primary Elections held in Ebonyi State on 21 and 22 May 2026.

“Any statement, endorsement, or announcement made by Mrs. Jennifer Adibe Nwafor after that date is personal and does not bind the African Democratic Congress, Ebonyi State,” the statement read.

He referred to a publication titled “2027 Polls: Ebonyi ADC backs Atiku, launches party unity drive” and to claims of resolutions from an all‑stakeholders meeting allegedly held at Vigo Event Centre, Abakaliki.

“For public record, party members, and the media, we state clearly that the authentic ADC primaries for the 2027 general elections were conducted by the duly recognized party structure in line with the ADC Constitution and Guidelines,” Idika added.

“Anyone claiming candidacy without participating in those primaries is an impostor and has no mandate from the party.”

He said the meeting convened by Hon. Tobias Nnabike Oriji is not an ADC meeting. “It is an APC‑aligned gathering masquerading as an opposition meeting. No notice, approval, or mandate was issued by the recognized ADC leadership in Ebonyi State for that meeting,” he explained.

“Consequently, all resolutions, committees, endorsements, and caretaker arrangements announced there are invalid and have no effect within the ADC,” he said.

The State Publicity Secretary noted that the ADC, Ebonyi State, under its legitimate leadership, remains committed to due process, internal democracy, and building a credible opposition ahead of 2027.