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 …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has blamed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its deepening leadership crisis, dismissing allegations that the ruling party is behind the turmoil. The response follows comments by ADC National Chairman David Mark, who accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition parties. Mark spoke after the Independent National Electoral …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of its leadership, alleging a coordinated attempt by the federal government to destabilise the party. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of mounting pressure …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn its recognition of the leadership of David Mark as National Chairman of the ADC and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary of the party. The electoral umpire said the withdrawal is in obedience to a Court of Appeal judgment. Before this decision, INEC had, on September 9, 2025, …
