Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a “destroyer of democracy” and suggesting his administration compares unfavourably with the military era of Sani Abacha. Obi, who is now aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks on his official X account on Thursday. He said …
Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democratic freedoms, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Addressing a world press conference in Abuja, Mark said although Nigeria has operated under democratic rule since 1999, recent developments suggest a reversal of the gains …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has blamed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its deepening leadership crisis, dismissing allegations that the ruling party is behind the turmoil. The response follows comments by ADC National Chairman David Mark, who accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition parties. Mark spoke after the Independent National Electoral …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of its leadership, alleging a coordinated attempt by the federal government to destabilise the party. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of mounting pressure …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn its recognition of the leadership of David Mark as National Chairman of the ADC and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary of the party. The electoral umpire said the withdrawal is in obedience to a Court of Appeal judgment. Before this decision, INEC had, on September 9, 2025, …
When former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, formally registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano, the scene appeared to many as just another political defection. But behind the crowded ceremony lies a complex web of political calculations, personal …
Amnesty International has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to halt the wave of killings across the country, warning that continued inaction is worsening insecurity. In a statement on the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, the organisation said authorities must probe what it …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has again voided the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025, and barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising its outcomes, including the election of party leaders. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the ruling on Monday in a suit filed by a …
Delegates from Kebbi, Ekiti, Bauchi and several other states on Sunday drove proceedings at the 2026 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The event was held at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, where the party unveiled 19 …
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday, March 30, by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani. According to the statement, Governor Zulum's dissolution of his Executive Council is intended to create room for members …
