Nigeria, April 9 -- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced its local government congresses in Borno State, with the party's leadership adopting a consensus-based model to elect officials across the state's 27 local government areas.

The exercise, which kicked off in Maiduguri, the state capital, was overseen by the National Congress Committee led by one of the party's chieftain and businessman, Musa Ahmed.

Speaking to journalists during the presentation of forms to returned officials, Mr Ahmed, who is also the Dujuma of Adamawa, stated that the party's decision to prioritise consensus was a strategic move to ensure internal cohesion and long-term stability.

"The party has strongly advised that we engage our members at all ...