Category: Politics

By Kenneth Williams The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has accused authorities of using security concerns as a pretext to intimidate opposition political parties, following a directive restricting public gatherings in Ikwerre Local Government Area. The party described the directive issued by the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government, Hon. Charles Wobodo, requiring individuals and groups to obtain his... Read more

By Ruth Momodu ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has fixed an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) for Monday, moving swiftly to stabilise the party after a Supreme Court ruling dismantled its National Working Committee (NWC). The decision highlights the urgency within Nigeria’s main opposition party to restore leadership,... Read more

By Clement John ABUJA — Fresh fault lines have emerged within Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, as leading political figures signal a new alliance platform while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) firmly rejects claims it may be sidelined from the race. Former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are expected to announce a new... Read more

….Seeks legal advice, says it will review judgment before next steps By Clement John, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded to reports of a Federal High Court ruling restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising its state congresses, saying it will study the judgment before taking a definitive position. The ruling, which has introduced fresh legal... Read more

By Adamu Yakubu, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has launched a scathing attack on the faction linked to former Senate President David Mark, accusing it of attempting to hijack the party’s structure for selfish interests. Kachikwu described members of the group as “political buccaneers,” insisting their alleged takeover bid has collapsed following... Read more

By Musa Ibrahim, Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over what it described as a “fundamental error” in handling internal party affairs, insisting the commission lacks constitutional authority to determine or impose party leadership. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the SDP National Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar... Read more

By Fatima Sani, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to facilitate the prompt delivery of a Supreme Court judgment on its protracted leadership dispute, warning that delays could threaten its participation in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated April 28, a faction of the party led by David Mark... Read more

By Musa Ibrahim, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to ensure the speedy delivery of a Supreme Court judgment on its lingering leadership crisis, warning that any delay could jeopardize its participation in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated April 28, a faction of the party led by... Read more

By Daniel Kanu, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, seeking urgent delivery of a Supreme Court judgment over its leadership crisis, warning that delay could jeopardize its participation in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated April 28 and signed by counsel to a faction led by David Mark, the... Read more

By Ibrahim Musa, Abuja Barely weeks to its scheduled May 23 presidential convention, the All Progressives Congress (APC) may be headed for an internal contest as an Edo-born politician, Osifo Stanley, has formally declared his intention to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the party’s 2027 presidential primary. Stanley’s declaration comes despite a wave of endorsements for Tinubu following the party’s... Read more