Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said his major concern after the Osun governorship election was whether Governor Ademola Adeleke would keep his promise to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Wike said he contacted Adeleke after the election and asked him to publicly reaffirm his support for Tinubu. The minister …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed it worked with the Accord Party during the August 15 Osun State governorship election to prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from returning to power in the state. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the claim on Monday during an interview with Trust TV while discussing …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has blamed President Bola Tinubu’s recent comments on political competition for the controversial remarks attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the claim while speaking on Arise News on Wednesday. Abdullahi said Fadahunsi may have interpreted President …
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent comments on the party's vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, urging him to stop what it described as repeated verbal attacks. The party also dismissed Wike's assertion that the outcome of the …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the emergence of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election, describing the ticket as lacking electoral value. Speaking during a media parley on Tuesday, Wike said Amaechi no longer commands …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of allowing key institutions, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force, to become entangled in partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party raised the concerns in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji …
The Court of Appeal has upheld a Federal High Court order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees appointed by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark. In a majority decision delivered on Monday, two members …
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday met behind closed doors with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, and neither Malami nor Amaechi addressed journalists after the talks. The meeting comes a day …
Former Vice President and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday cast his vote in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the exercise as a demonstration of democracy and a crucial step in the party’s efforts to reposition Nigeria. Atiku voted at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, …
Efforts by Nigeria’s opposition bloc to rally behind a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections seem to be suffering setbacks, following emerging divisions after the Ibadan summit. Analysts say the developments may favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While leaders at the meeting signalled a shared resolve to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, cracks …
