The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that Senator Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, has been suspended from the party, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC was not aware of …
The Wuse Ward of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Federal Capital Territory has announced the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe over alleged anti-party activities, insubordination and violation of party rules. The decision was disclosed by the ward chairman, Kanayo Chukwu, during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by party executives and members in Abuja. …
The Presidency has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of spreading misinformation about the Electoral Act, 2026. On Thursday, opposition parties criticised the amended law, describing it as “obnoxious”, a threat to democracy and an alleged attempt to entrench a one-party state in Nigeria. Electoral Act Amendment 2026 …
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were on Tuesday allegedly attacked by suspected thugs in Edo State. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator of the …
Counsel to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused security operatives of attempting to unlawfully arrest him on Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, upon his return from Cairo, Egypt. In a statement dated February 12, 2026, and signed by Ubong Akpan of the Chambers of Ubong Akpan, the lawyer said operatives …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Cross River State Governor and ex-presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Donald Duke, as Chairman of its newly established Leadership Forum. Duke, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was appointed during an enlarged stakeholders’ and executive committee meeting of the ADC in …
Major opposition parties in Nigeria, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), have criticised the Senate over its rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The parties reacted to the Senate’s decision on Wednesday to reject an amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral …
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has said that Nigerians are experiencing greater hardship under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government than under any previous administration. Mark made the statement on Monday during the inauguration of the party’s policy and manifesto committee in Abuja. According to him, the worsening poverty …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters of opposition leaders against trading insults, warning that such exchanges only serve the interests of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post on X on Tuesday, Abubakar said anyone who insults Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, or himself does not have the interest …
The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) on Tuesday commenced the screening of candidates for the July 11 local government elections across the state’s 21 council areas, as preparations intensify ahead of the polls. The tenure of the current council officials, elected on July 13, 2024, will end on July 12, 2026. The screening exercise, …
