The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its national convention in Abuja, with delegates approving changes to the party’s constitution and ratifying a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Senate President David Mark. Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo State and chairman of the electoral subcommittee, announced the results of the vote. …
The Supreme Court has fixed April 22 to hear an appeal arising from the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appeal was filed by a factional national chairman, David Mark, who is challenging earlier court decisions on the dispute. Mark is contesting the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which …
Security has been intensified in and around Rainbow Event Centre, the venue of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention in Abuja. About 7,000 delegates are expected to take part in the exercise to elect members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), who will oversee its affairs for the next four years. Operatives of …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the venue for its convention in Abuja is facing pressure to cancel its reservation. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, said the management of Rainbow Event Centre informed organisers of threats from authorities. According to him, the pressure is coming from the Federal Capital Development Authority …
The Supreme Court has ordered a speedy hearing of an appeal challenging the nullification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. A five-member panel led by Mohammed Lawal granted the request for accelerated hearing of the appeal marked SC/CV/166/2026. The appeal was filed …
A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), convention planning committee, Dino Melaye, says no force can stop the party from holding its convention, stressing that organisers have a valid contract and have fully paid for the venue. The ADC convention faced uncertainty on Tuesday after the party was allegedly denied access to the venue. …
Former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has announced his intention to contest the Benue North-East senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Suswam made this known on Monday during an interview on Arise TV. The former governor had earlier defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC …
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said President Bola Tinubu holds a strategic advantage over opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Keyamo made the remark in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, where he pointed to Tinubu’s political experience and history in opposition politics. “The unique …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an updated list of members of its convention committee and subcommittees ahead of its national convention scheduled for April 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the review was aimed at improving coordination and ensuring a smooth and credible …
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his trial filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a video shared by ARISE NEWS, El-Rufai, dressed in an agbada, was seen making his way through a crowded court corridor …
