THE National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approved the results of it’s just concluded primaries as well as extend the tenure of the National Working Committee (NWC) for a period of twelve months .

In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party , Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi the party also recognized former Governor of Kaduna State,Mallam Nasir El-Rufai as prisoner of conscience .

The statement reads:”NEC approved the results of all recently conducted primaries for State Houses of Assembly, the National Assembly, State Governors, and the Presidential elections; except those with pending appeals as at May 29, 2026, and those yet to be concluded.

“NEC approved the extension of the tenure of the National Working Committee (NWC) for a period of 12 months from the expiry of their current tenure.

“NEC approved the constitution of the Caretaker Committees the Zonal, State, Local Government and Wards for a period of 12 months.

” The NEC recognises Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai as prisoner of conscience and calls for his immediate release.”