African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC’s) interpretation of the Court of Appeal ruling, alleging that the electoral body acted under pressure from Tinubu led government panicked by the opposition momentum despite its efforts to destroy all opposition parties and foist a one-party rule...
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it will not recognise any group or faction claiming authority over the African Democratic Congress (ADC), thereby shutting down all administrative and political processes within the party until the courts resolve the dispute. It therefore took far-reaching decision that could reshape...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged a fresh plot by agents of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to destabilise the party through a sponsored protest in Abuja, following what it described as growing momentum within its ranks. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary,...
With less than three months to the June 20, 2026, gubernatorial election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has intensified his campaign across Ekiti State, signaling a high-stakes showdown with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a series of high-energy rallies and grassroots engagements, Dr....
Former Vice President and presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday reiterated the importance of citizens’ participation in protecting votes ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that credible polls depend largely on voters safeguarding their ballots at the polling unit level. Atiku made the remarks following a meeting with...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday, March 28, travelled to Aba, Abia State, where he met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and commended ongoing development efforts in the commercial city. Obi disclosed this in a post on his official X (formerly...
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing the need for strategic political realignment in response to Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. In a press statement released on Sunday, the former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate announced that...
A major political realignment is underway as the Kwankwasiyya Movement has confirmed that its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, March 30, 2026. According to a press statement issued by the movement, Kwankwaso is scheduled to officially register with the ADC...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sparked fresh controversy over Nigeria’s security strategy after its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, criticised recent remarks by top security officials describing terrorists in familial terms, warning that such rhetoric reflects a troubling approach to tackling insecurity. In a post on his X (formerly...
Tributes have continued to pour in for former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led political leaders across party lines in condoling with El-Rufai, describing the late...
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has called on party leaders to unite and reposition the party as a credible alternative to the ruling government, warning that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity demands urgent and decisive action. Speaking at the party’s 2nd National Executive Committee (NEC)...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed an attempt by Senator Clever Ikisikpo of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to be joined in an ongoing suit challenging the registration status of several political parties. The case, instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), questions whether...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the disturbing videos emerging from Ozoro in Delta State, describing the incident as horrifying and unacceptable in any civil society. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party expressed outrage over the reported sexual harassment and assault...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the £746 million agreement between the United Kingdom and the Federal Government of Nigeria, describing it as lopsided and tilted in favour of British economic interests. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party argued that the...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated the need for purposeful leadership and national unity following a strategic visit to Kaduna State as part of his ongoing nationwide consultations. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, Obi disclosed that he met with key party stakeholders, including...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, citing the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report as evidence of rising deaths and attacks across the country. In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the Tinubu-led administration...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised fresh concerns over what it described as a calculated attempt to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging a plot to impose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate. In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Bolaji...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported attack on the office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, describing the incident as a serious assault on democratic values in the country. Reacting to the...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified that the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria did not resolve the ongoing legal dispute over the party’s national leadership. In a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said it had taken note of reports...
The solution is an urgent subversive engagement. There is no time left. The general election is barely nine months away. And there is as yet no credible opposition in sight. The proposed rival ADC remains a pipe dream weighed down by the gigantic ambitions of its dreamers and proponents....