The Appellate Court says Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction, restores party's legal status The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Tuesday, a …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nkemakolam Ukandu, to pay N100 million in costs after striking out his suit against the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu. Justice Salim Ibrahim, who delivered the ruling on …
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has hailed Thursday's Federal High Court judgment that affirmed David Mark-led leadership of the party, saying the ruling has strengthened the opposition's resolve ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the declaration after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed …
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under National Chairman Sen. David Mark and National Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The court gave the affirmation while dismissing a suit filed by House of Representatives member Hon. Leke Abejide, challenging the party’s leadership structure. Presiding Judge Justice …
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a post on his verified X handle on Thursday morning. While thanking Atiku for the confidence reposed in him, Okonkwo said the gesture reflects the level of Atiku’s …
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has granted an order for a stay of execution of the Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties. The suspension preserves the legal status of the affected parties pending the determination of the substantive appeal. The Affected political …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the party, the …
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms, signalling his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku disclosed this on Thursday in a post on his X handle, describing his presidential bid as part of a broader …
Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has dismissed zoning as the key factor in choosing Nigeria’s next president, insisting that competence and the ability to unite the country should determine leadership ahead of the 2027 election. Hayatu-Deen spoke on Wednesday at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja after submitting his …
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has assured party members that the ADC would field candidates capable of winning elections despite the ongoing leadership dispute within the party. Mark gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing members of the Forum of the African Democratic Congress at the party’s national secretariat …
