Tag: ADC
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‘Nigerians Too Poor For Market-Driven Fuel Prices,’ ADC Says
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has argued that Nigerians cannot be left to bear the full impact of market-driven fuel prices, promising to subsidise crude oil production if it takes power in 2027. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today,…
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Nigerians Are Living Through Consequences Of Failed Government — ADC
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians, saying citizens facing difficulties in accessing healthcare, electricity, safe roads and other basic necessities are experiencing the consequences of poor governance. The Director of Strategic Communications of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Phrank Shaibu, made the…
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ADC Challenges APC: Show Court Judgment Convicting Atiku
By George Omagbemi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council has hit back at the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its latest attack on former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, accusing APC spokesman Felix Morka of attempting to turn allegations into convictions. The council described Morka’s intervention as a “grubby attempt…
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Tinubu’s 21-Day Absence: Makinde, ADC, Sowore Demand Answers
By George Omagbemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s extended stay abroad has triggered fresh political and constitutional debate, with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore questioning why presidential powers were not formally transmitted to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30, 2026, for…
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Babachir Lawal Joins NDC After Leaving ADC
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after leaving the African Democratic Congress over his objections to the party’s presidential primary. Lawal announced his defection on Tuesday in Abuja after he was formally received into the opposition party by its national…
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ADC Demands Review Of ₦220,000 Ondo Truck Loading Fee
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ondo State has called for an urgent review of the reported ₦220,000 truck loading fee agreed between the state government and quarry and tipper operators. The party described the figure as an additional burden on residents, arguing that the reported reduction from the operators’ initial proposal…
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ADC Leadership Dispute: Court Shifts Mark, Aregbesola Suit To September 28
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until September 28 a suit seeking to challenge the legitimacy of the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The case, filed by an aggrieved party member, Nafiu-Bala Gombe, was scheduled for hearing of all pending applications on Monday, but proceedings could…
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ADC Releases Full List of 2027 Governorship Candidates
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the full list of its governorship candidates for the 2027 general election. The list was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The party said the candidates, drawn from different political and professional backgrounds, would fly its…
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Aregbesola Rejects ADC Alliance Talks, Says No Party Can Buy Osun Support Base
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Osun State Governor and African Democratic Congress National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, has rejected reports of an alliance between the ADC and other political parties ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Aregbesola also dismissed speculation that the party’s governorship candidate, Najeem Salaam, would step down for another contender in the August 15 poll.…
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ADC Unveils 72-hour Campaign Plan Ahead Of 2027 Presidential Race
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its strategy for the opening 72 hours of the 2027 presidential campaign, saying the period will demonstrate whether the party is prepared to offer Nigerians a credible alternative government. The campaign for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections is scheduled to begin on August…
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ADC Declares Distrust in INEC, Vows to Protect Every Vote in 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will not rely solely on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to safeguard its mandate in the 2027 general election, insisting that the party has put measures in place to protect every vote cast for its candidates. The party said its resolve was…
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ADC Petitions NJC, Seeks Sanctions Against Judge Over Overturned Deregistration Ruling
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), seeking disciplinary action against Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the judgment that ordered the deregistration of the party before it was overturned by the Court of Appeal. The party said the appellate court’s decision, which…