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 …
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nantewe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns over Peter Obi’s defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the development poses no threat to the ruling party. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing sale and submission of APC nomination …
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria's 2023 election, has responded to critics following his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Sunday, Obi responded to those suggesting he is desperate to become president, emphasising that his political moves are principle-driven and not motivated by …
Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot conduct the 2027 general election without including the party on the ballot. Nwosu spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the ADC Youths Champion and Prospective Legislative Summit. He said the party has recorded significant growth since …
A member of the House of Representatives, Isah Ambarura, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ambarura, who represents Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, currently serves as deputy chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business. Also during plenary on Wednesday, Jakduwa Kaikuku, the lawmaker …
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, over the leadership dispute in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, fixed a date for judgment after hearing arguments from all parties on Tuesday. During proceedings on Wednesday, …
