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 …
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 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 …
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja, condemning recent decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which they said threaten democratic principles and the party’s internal leadership structure. The protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, took place at Maitama Roundabout and drew several prominent opposition figures, including former …
Former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has said Nafiu Bala and all state chairmen of the party were present at the unveiling of the David Mark leadership of the party. Background to ADC Crisis The ADC has been embroiled in internal disputes since July 2025, when an opposition coalition assumed …
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Farouk Aliyu, has dismissed allegations that the ruling party is working with the Independent National Electoral Commission to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aliyu, who spoke during an interview on Arise Television’s morning programme on Thursday, said the APC had no involvement in the …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has defended its decision to withdraw recognition of factions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the action was taken in compliance with a Court of Appeal judgment and in line with the rule of law. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adedayo Oketola, chief press secretary to INEC …
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 …
