Court Adjourns Suit Seeking ADC, Accord, ZLP, AA Deregistration
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, has adjourned hearing in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), and Action Alliance (AA), over alleged breaches of Section 225 of the 1999 Constitution. The suit was filed by […]
Defections in Reps as PDP, APC Losses Members
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed another shake-up on Tuesday as defections rattled the House of Representatives, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as the biggest loser in the latest wave of cross-carpeting. At plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read multiple defection letters, underscoring a growing trend of political realignment as lawmakers quietly […]
ADC Faction Rejects Abuja Convention, Alleges Forgery
By Oluwakemi Kindnes A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a convention held in Abuja by a rival coalition group, describing the exercise as illegal, void, and in violation of subsisting court orders. The faction, led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, and National Leader, Leke Abejide, stated this during a news […]
ADC Overhauls Constitution, Installs Mark-Led NWC at Abuja Convention
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja with sweeping reforms, including a constitutional amendment and the ratification of a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark. Delegates at the convention overwhelmingly endorsed the constitutional changes, with 1,471 out of 1,576 accredited voters—representing 94 per cent—approving […]
ADC Reps Caucus Demands INEC Chairman’s Removal Over Alleged Bias
By Oluwakemi Kindness The caucus of the African Democratic Congress in the House of Representatives has called for the removal and prosecution of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan. The lawmakers alleged bias and misconduct, which they say could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general election. Caucus leader, […]
El-Rufai Faces Crucial Bail Hearing in ₦579.6m, $1.1m Fraud Case
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on April 14 for a crucial bail hearing in a separate corruption case. The former governor is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving a total sum […]
CSOs Criticise INEC’s Handling of ADC Leadership Dispute
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It warns that the Commission’s position could undermine democratic stability ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja, […]
ADC Targets 14 Million Members in Nationwide Expansion Drive — Rauf Aregbesola
By Zainab Bakare The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has disclosed that the party is targeting at least 14 million registered members nationwide as part of an aggressive expansion drive to reposition it as a major political force. He made this known on Tuesday at a South-West stakeholders’ meeting […]
2027 Election: ADC Lacks Clear Policy Alternatives – Dogara
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has failed to present clear alternatives to the reforms being implemented by the Federal Government. This is as he warns that the opposition party may not be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dogara, a […]
2027 Election: ADC Lacks Clear Policy Alternatives – Dogara
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has failed to present clear alternatives to the reforms being implemented by the Federal Government. This is as he warns that the opposition party may not be taken seriously ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dogara, a […]