The African Democratic Congress, ADC Abia State chapter has flagged off  its Membership Mobilisation, Registration, and Revalidation, MMRR which introduces brand new electronic cards for both old and new members of the party including legacy ADC and the incoming Coalition members .


Also speaking on the sidelines of the event, Comrade Paul Ogechi Nwagbala, the Assistant Youth Leader (South-East) urged  the youths to participate actively, noting that in grassroots information is vital, noting that the youths have a vital role to play in that respect. He stressed that without unity, enforcement of peace, and readiness, victory in elections for the State House of Assembly, National Assembly, and Presidency would be impossible.





In his opening remarks at the  MMRR flag off exercise, on  Saturday at the Kolping Society Events Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, acting State chairman , Mazi Kalu O. Kalu welcomed members of the party to the occasion noting that it marks a new beginning for the Abia ADC and urged all members to key into the exercise.

In his speech, the National Chairman of the Party, Senator David Mark, represented by the National Welfare Secretary, Mr  Nkem Ukandu, stated that the exercise was a conscious effort to provide a level playing ground for all members and close the chapter on claims to factional leaders in the Abia State chapter of the party.

He declared  that there will be no imposition of candidates, no bypassing of due process, but that candidates will be chosen based on credibility and merit  as it is the key difference between ADC and other parties.

He added  that the APC administration of  President Bola Tinubu has made poverty a widespread disease and entrenched the people in poverty emphasizing that no democracy can survive without transparency, fairness, and inclusion.

“We are not unprepared or disorganised. We will not allow administrative bottlenecks to hinder the progress of the party.

“If you seek a political home where your voice matters and your interests are protected, then come to ADC. ADC stands firmly on principles of fairness, accountability, and transparency. ADC in Abia State remains united, and the door is open to all. Abia will not be sidelined or disillusioned but will actively participate in the democratic process.”

In her remarks, Dame Ngozi Onuoha Orji, Chairperson of the MMRR, emphasised that ADC, as an inclusive and people-oriented party, does not discriminate, as evidenced by the launch of the registration process. "The MMRR aims to provide people with a political home and embodies the spirit of change. A house divided cannot achieve great heights. ADC in Abia State must abandon factional mentalities, which is why the registration process has commenced. It is ineffective if support is merely based on stakeholder preferences. ADC is a party for everyone, where each member’s rights are protected. We must build a party that serves as a reference point, not only in Nigeria but globally. As Peter Obi says, ‘a new Nigeria is possible.”

Hon. Uko Nkole, a former member of the House of Representatives expressed that the exercise is inclusive and compared politics to a casket borne by everyone. He warned that APC has already rigged elections if vigilance is not maintained and urged unity among the people in the registration and revalidation drive.

In a vote of thanks, Barrister Etigwe Uwa SAN commended the members for their widespread participation and highlighted that party registration is a crucial step towards electoral success.

A highlight of the event was the unveiling of a new national party membership card, which will be distributed to each Local Government Area (LGA) and subsequently to various wards. A new party register was also presented, with the National Party Welfare Secretary warning that no other party register exists aside from the official one given to the 184 wards which contains security numbers and warned that all members must be vigilant as no other register exists apart from the ones presented.

Present at the event were ADC chieftains and stalwarts including the member representing Abia South Senatorial District Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; Hon. Uko Nkole; Dame Ngozi Onuoha Orji; Mr Chinenye Igwe;  Chief Uchenna Okagbuo; Pastor Uchendu, ADC Abia State Secretary;  former SSG for Abia State,  Dr Eme Okoro; Hon. Chinwendu Apugo;  Rt. Hon. Eziuche Ubani;  Barrister Suleiman Ukandu;  Chief Lawrence (in MMRR), Barrister Longman Nwachukwu,  and numerous other dignitaries