Tag: ADC
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Why Okitipupa/Irele Constituents Should Reject APC — ADC’s Omosuyi
By Sunday Ameh The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Omosuyi, has urged constituents of the Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that the party’s position on the 2027 House of Representatives seat runs contrary to the long-established zoning arrangement in the constituency. According to him, claims that no rotation or…
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ADC Heads to Supreme Court, Insists Appeal Court Judgment Won’t Affect Primaries
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will challenge the Court of Appeal judgment affirming the nullification of its state congresses at the Supreme Court, insisting that the ruling does not affect its already concluded direct primaries. The party’s position follows Monday’s judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which…
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Breaking: Appeal Court Restrains INEC from Recognising Mark-led ADC Congresses
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses conducted by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a split decision delivered on Monday, a…
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Irele/Okitipupa 2027: ADC Candidate Omosuyi celebrates Oyedele Ibini’s birthday
By Sunday Ameh The African Democratic Congress candidate for the Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Hon. Omosuyi Olumide Abayomi, has congratulated Hon. Oyedele Ibine on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an amiable, dependable and visionary leader committed to the development of the people. In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, Omosuyi commended Ibine’s exemplary…
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Alleged Fake Agency: ADC, NDC Demand Gbajabiamila’s Sack
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have called for an immediate inquiry and the removal of Gbajabiamila following allegations that link him to the operations of a purported non-existent government agency. The opposition parties have labelled these allegations as a significant corruption scandal that necessitates an independent investigation. In a…
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Court Fines Aregbesola, ADC N1m Over Bid to Remove Judge From Case
By Opeyemi Adelakun A Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed a N1 million penalty on former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, and the party over their separate applications seeking the withdrawal of Justice Peter Lifu from an ongoing leadership dispute. Justice Lifu, while delivering his…
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NDC Condemns Court-Ordered Deregistration of ADC, Other Opposition Parties
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned a Federal High Court ruling directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other opposition political parties, describing the decision as a dangerous setback for Nigeria’s democratic system. In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition party urged Nigerians to reject…
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2027: ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election. The party announced the decision on Monday, describing the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a strategic alliance aimed at presenting Nigerians with…
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Kwara ADC Candidate Hails Atiku’s Primary Victory, Commends Transparent Electoral Process
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State, Abdulkadir Oba-Aluko, has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on his victory in the party’s presidential primary election, describing the exercise as transparent, credible, and reflective of democratic principles. The commendation comes as the ADC seeks to…
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ADC Coalition Shaken as Atiku’s Victory Reignites North-South Power Struggle
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Fresh cracks have reportedly emerged within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential primary victory reopened Nigeria’s long-standing zoning and power rotation debate ahead of the 2027 general election. The development is already exposing regional tensions capable of weakening opposition unity against the ruling All…
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Confusion as Atiku, Amaechi Declared Winners of ADC Primary in Ebonyi State
By Paul Joseph Something unusual is unfolding in Ebonyi State as two different factions of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have simultaneously declared different candidates as winners of the party’s presidential primary election. Hours after the election, Rotimi Amaechi was announced as the winner, polling 6,050 votes, defeating Mohammed Hayatu-Deen with 4,840 votes and Atiku…
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ADC Raises Alarm Over Tinubu’s 10.99m APC Primary Votes, Warns Of 2027 Rigging Plot
By Paul Joseph The African Democratic Congress (African Democratic Congress) has described the reported 10.99 million delegate votes allegedly recorded for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the All Progressives Congress presidential primaries as an “unbelievable concoction,” warning that the figures could signal a dangerous precedent ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party argued that…
