A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing on June 8 to challenge the nomination of the African Democratic Congress’ (ADC) interim leadership, which is led by former Senate President David Mark. Justice Peter Lifu deferred the case after the plaintiff’s counsel, Robert Emukpoeruo, asked for extra time due to the unavailability of … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says President Bola Tinubu’s projected 30% popularity rating demonstrates that many Nigerians are dissatisfied with his administration ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC stated that rising food prices, unemployment, and insecurity have made life more difficult for … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed its satisfaction with the Federal High Court’s ruling in Abuja regarding the deadlines for political party primaries and other electoral matters. The party described the ruling as a confirmation of the concerns it had previously expressed regarding specific provisions in the guidelines released by the electoral commission in … Read more
Funso Doherty, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor of Lagos State in 2023, has announced his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Doherty, who has previously indicated interest in running for the Lagos governorship again in 2027, announced his decision in a statement on Thursday. He claimed that continuous conflicts among the … Read more
A Magistrate Court in Birnin Kebbi dismissed a contempt charge filed against Safiyanu Bala, a factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defendant was taken to court from the hospital to continue the hearing. At the resumed sitting, the state prosecutor, Magistrate Abdullahi-Koko, informed the court that he had discovered that the same … Read more
Jibrin Okutepa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who served as lead counsel for Senator David Mark in the legal proceedings involving the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for following the Supreme Court’s decision without prompting. In a statement released on his X account via @sanjsokutepa on Friday, Okutepa … Read more
Barrister Silas Onu, who is said to be the party’s factional chairman in Ebonyi State, has denied the allegations. Those involved in the “purported” suspension were threatened with legal action by Onu. The ADC’s acting secretary and chairman reportedly made the announcement of the suspension in Obiozara Ward. The grounds for his suspension include financial … Read more
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Atiku Abubakar has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) recent Code of Conduct advice, describing it as an attempt to curtail press freedom and free expression in Nigeria. On Saturday, Atiku published a statement via his official X Twitter. The statement read: “The National Broadcasting Commission’s … Read more
Peter Obi has responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent statement that if he wins the African Democratic Candidate, ADC, ticket in 2027, it will be his final presidential run. On Saturday’s Naija Unfiltered podcast, Obi praised Atiku as a revered leader and elder brother. He added, “We are not at that stage yet. … Read more
Fresh fractures have appeared inside the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, as a prominent group allied with Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani announced a mass departure from the party, citing a “total collapse of internal democracy.” The decision, announced in a communiqué following a stakeholders’ conference held at Hon. Mijiyewa Umaru Kugama’s residence, … Read more