Ex-UNICAL VC Resigns from ADC Citing Party Legal Crisis
Professor Zana Akpagu, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has officially resigned his membership in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The resignation, detailed in a letter dated April 26, 2026, and released to the media in May 2026, cites unresolved court cases and significant legal uncertainties surrounding the party as the primary reasons for his departure. Akpagu stated that this decision followed extensive consultations with his family, friends, associates, and political followers. In his correspondence addressed to Pastor Emmanuel Ugar Ugwakong, the ADC Chairman of Ipong Ward in Obudu Local Government Area, Akpagu expressed gratitude for the support he received during his tenure as a member. Although he did not disclose his future political plans, his exit is viewed as a significant development that may trigger further realignments within Cross River State politics ahead of upcoming electoral activities. This move highlights the internal challenges facing the ADC as it navigates legal hurdles, potentially impacting its strategic positioning for the 2027 elections. The resignation underscores the growing instability within the party structure, prompting stakeholders to reassess their political affiliations amidst the ongoing judicial controversies.
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Ex-UNICAL VC Resigns from ADC Citing Party Legal Crisis
Professor Zana Akpagu, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has officially resigned his membership in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The resignation, detailed in a letter dated April 26, 2026, and released to the media in May 2026, cites unresolved court cases and significant legal uncertainties surrounding the party as the primary reasons for his departure. Akpagu stated that this decision followed extensive consultations with his family, friends, associates, and political followers. In his correspondence addressed to Pastor Emmanuel Ugar Ugwakong, the ADC Chairman of Ipong Ward in Obudu Local Government Area, Akpagu expressed gratitude for the support he received during his tenure as a member. Although he did not disclose his future political plans, his exit is viewed as a significant development that may trigger further realignments within Cross River State politics ahead of upcoming electoral activities. This move highlights the internal challenges facing the ADC as it navigates legal hurdles, potentially impacting its strategic positioning for the 2027 elections. The resignation underscores the growing instability within the party structure, prompting stakeholders to reassess their political affiliations amidst the ongoing judicial controversies.
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