Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has opened up on the circumstances surrounding his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing a hostile political environment and growing internal crises within opposition platforms. In a reflective message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on...
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African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly dismissed claims suggesting it may not participate in the 2027 general elections, describing such reports as misleading and without any factual or legal basis. In a statement released on Sunday, the party said it remains committed to its broader mission of offering an...
Lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid its lingering leadership crisis. Abejide, a two-term member of the House of Representatives elected on the ADC platform, made his resignation known during a press conference in Abuja on Friday....
Presidential Media Team, on a tour of federal government projects in Nigeria’s North-West, has commended the infrastructure development initiatives of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State. The team, led by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, continued its inspection with...
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian workers for their resilience, dignity, and unwavering sacrifices, declaring that Nigeria remains standing because of their hard work and dedication In his 2026 Workers’ Day message issued on Friday in Abuja, Senator...
Former Adamawa governorship candidate and ex-senator, Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, has officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a major shift in the build-up to the 2027 elections. She was received in Abuja by NDC National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, alongside party leaders and the National Working...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin Okutepa, who was the lead counsel to Senator David Mark in the legal battle involving the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for abiding by the judgment of the Supreme Court without being prompted....
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally acknowledged the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court. INEC’s action comes after the apex court nullified an earlier directive of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed Thursday’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which affirmed the party’s leadership under David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary. In a press statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party congratulated its members and...
Supreme Court has overturned an earlier directive by the Court of Appeal in Abuja which ordered parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum in the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appellate court’s ruling had prompted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw...
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the ADC would be on the ballot for all elections in 2027, despite ongoing legal challenges. Speaking on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on the recent judgment of...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to reports suggesting that a Federal High Court has removed some of its state chairmen, stating that it is reviewing the development and will respond accordingly. In a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said its attention...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally petitioned the Supreme Court of Nigeria through the Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, seeking an expedited judgment on its pending appeal over the party’s leadership dispute. In a letter submitted by its counsel, Shuaibu Aruwa (SAN), the party warned that continued delay could undermine its preparations...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of fostering conditions that weaken opposition parties, warning that such a trend could endanger Nigeria’s democratic stability. In a statement issued by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the current administration as “the...
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has pushed back against what he described as deliberate misinterpretations of recent remarks made by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, insisting that the governor’s comments were a cautionary note rather than a provocation. In a statement on...
Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure, Peter Obi, has held a high-level consultation with former President Goodluck Jonathan as part of ongoing engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi disclosed the meeting in a statement on his X handle on Monday, noting that he was accompanied...
Nigeria’s opposition political parties have declared a renewed commitment to democratic pluralism and electoral participation, announcing plans to present a united front in the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Opposition Political Parties National Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State,...
IBADAN DECLARATION:Communiqué issued at the end of Opposition Political Parties National Summit held on Saturday April 25, 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Participating Opposition Parties in Nigeria, after an extensive deliberation on the collective threats that we face and the existential challenges facing our country under the stranglehold of...
Presidency has issued a strong response to criticisms from the ADC National Legislators Forum, describing the opposition bloc as a group driven by “conspiracy theories” and lacking substance. In a statement titled: “ _What’s That Noise!”,_ Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare took aim at remarks attributed to Hon. Nnenna Elendu...
Prominent opposition figures from across the country are converging in Ibadan today for a high-level national summit focused on strengthening democratic governance. The gathering, taking place at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Oyo State, brings together leaders of major opposition political parties under a shared goal...