Tag: ADC
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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…
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How Tofowomo and Akinyelure’s ADC Tickets Shape the 2027 Senate Race in Ondo
The political landscape of Ondo State has been decisively reshaped this week with the strategic movement of two veteran lawmakers into the African Democratic Congress ( ADC ). By securing the party’s tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senator Nicholas Tofowomo and Senator Ayo Akinyelure have effectively disrupted the political dynamics in the state,…
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Ex-Adamawa Governor Bindow Withdraws from ADC Governorship Race
By Paul Joseph Former Governor of Adamawa State, Muhammed Umar Jibrilla Bindow, has announced his withdrawal from the governorship contest under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bindow made the announcement in a statement on Friday, explaining that the decision was reached after “deep personal reflection and careful consideration,” and was based entirely…
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Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Bar Senator Kingibe From ADC Activities
By Paul Joseph A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following her alleged suspension from the party. Justice Peter Odo Lifu, in a ruling delivered on Friday, held that issues relating to suspension and…
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I Don’t Believe We Have A Government In Nigeria — ADC Chieftain
By: Sunday Ameh A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Chief Ibini Oyedele, has expressed concern over the state of governance in Nigeria, declaring that he no longer believes the country has a functioning government, even as he applauded the peaceful conduct of his party’s primary elections in the Southern Senatorial District. Chief Oyedele made…
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ADC Demands Probe Over Alleged ₦800bn FAAC Diversion
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly diverting over ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds for political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The allegation surfaced on May 13,…
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Atiku’s Son Adamu Declares for Adamawa South Senate Under ADC
By Paul Joseph Adamu Atiku has officially declared his intention to contest the Adamawa South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Announcing his ambition in a statement, Adamu said the decision came after months of consultations with constituents, political stakeholders, and supporters across the senatorial district. He revealed that he will be contesting…
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Wike Mocks Peter Obi Over Reported Move to NDC
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nyesom Wike has criticised Peter Obi over his reported defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the former Labour Party presidential candidate of moving from one political platform to another without resolving internal crises. Wike made the remarks on May 6, 2026, during a…
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“He lacks commitment to building any party” — APC Mocks Obi Exit From ADC
By Paul Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of failing to remain within and develop any political party over time. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the remarks while reacting to Obi’s recent political movements and reported realignments ahead of the…
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“Nigeria’s political space is toxic and full of pressure” — Peter Obi explains ADC exit
By Paul Joseph Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has opened up on the emotional and political pressures influencing his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing Nigeria’s political environment as deeply challenging. In a reflective message, Obi painted a picture of a system weighed down by intimidation, insecurity, and…
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ADC Coalition Crisis Deepens as Obi, Kwankwaso Reportedly Move Toward NDC Realignment
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Political tensions within Nigeria’s opposition bloc have escalated as reports suggest that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are preparing to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the emerging National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections. May 2,…
