The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Usani Uguru Usani, over what the party described as conduct and utterances inconsistent with its constitution and detrimental to its unity, discipline, and progress.
The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by the Cross River State chapter of the ADC and signed by its Publicity Secretary, James Otudor.
According to the statement, the decision followed resolutions reached by the State Working Committee (SWC) during its meeting held on October 15, 2025, in Calabar.
The party said the committee deliberated extensively on petitions and credible reports implicating Dr. Usani in anti-party activities, willful insubordination to constituted authority, and actions capable of undermining the party’s image and cohesion.
“After careful deliberation, the SWC found Dr. Usani’s actions, utterances, and conduct to be inconsistent with the provisions of the ADC Constitution and grossly detrimental to the unity and progress of the party, both in Cross River State and across the South-South region,” the statement read.
The ADC noted that the suspension was carried out in accordance with its constitution and disciplinary code, pending the outcome of investigations and further disciplinary proceedings by the appropriate national organs of the party.
The statement also addressed the appointment of Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, expressing dissatisfaction over what it described as a lack of consultation between the national body and the Cross River State leadership.
The SWC said the appointment did not reflect the best interests of the party in the state and alleged that the appointee’s loyalty “appeared skewed against the unity and growth” of the ADC.
Consequently, the committee urged the national leadership to review and replace her with a competent, credible, and media-savvy individual with a proven track record of commitment to the party’s values.
The ADC leadership also raised concerns about certain individuals within the coalition movement who had publicly declared their intention to join the ADC but had yet to formalise their membership.
The party warned that it would not tolerate dual membership or allow its platform to be used by those pursuing multiple partisan interests.
“All coalition leaders and intending members are directed to complete the formalisation of their membership at their respective ward levels within the next seven days, ending Saturday, October 25, 2025,” the statement said.
It added that failure to comply would result in exclusion from leadership and decision-making activities within the party.
The ADC reaffirmed its commitment to internal discipline, unity, and adherence to its founding principles, stressing that all members—regardless of status—must operate within the boundaries of the party’s constitution to sustain its credibility and integrity.
