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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn its recognition of the leadership of David Mark as National Chairman of the ADC and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary of the party.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, …
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 …
