The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on Tuesday as a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the party to suspend its planned national convention. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, the court directed the party to maintain the status quo ante bellum pending the hearing and determination of a…
The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has expelled Nafiu Bala, the party’s factional chairman, over alleged anti-party activities. The party also announced the expulsion of several members, including Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives, as well as Kingsley Temitope, Obinna Norman, Kennedy Odiong, and Stella Chukwuma….
A former coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Organisation in Zamfara State, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has alleged that Nigeria’s electoral body the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is no longer neutral. He claimed the body is largely dominated by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such a situation could threaten the…
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over what they described as a calculated plot to impose a one-party state on Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Bola Tinubu of using the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to weaken opposition parties….
By Obidike Igbokwe In a move that has fundamentally recalibrated the Nigerian political compass, the Rt. Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has formally entered the fold of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Far from a mere change of party logo, Amaechi’s registration at Ward 8 in his hometown of Ubima marks the emergence of an unmatched,…
Thanks Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has condemned in totality the attack on Tuesday on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), during the meeting of members at the secretariat and former Governor, Chief John Odigie Oyegun’s house. The chairman said the incident was outrageous and uncalled for, According to the coalition, Edo State…
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, said in Benin yesterday that a new is possible when the right people are elected as leaders. This is as he assured that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is totally committed to a new Nigeria despite the political move by those in…
Gunmen, suspected to be political thugs yesterday swooped on supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) supporters shortly after the defection of former Edo Labour Party (LP), governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, to the ADC. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the report through its spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem. According her, shortly after the event concluded,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections results did not reflect the will of the people The party described the exercise as flawed and vowing to challenge the results in court. In a statement issued on Sunday after the declaration of winners by the Independent National Electoral…
Former Kaduna State Governor and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that the opposition must remain resolute in its efforts to unseat the government of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections He said this following an alleged attempt by security agencies to detain him at an airport…
