Former presidential candidate and publisher, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu announced his decision on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing supporters and members of the party. Speaking at the event, Momodu said his move was driven by a desire to promote the interests of the …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it is not planning to hold state or local government congresses at this time. The party was reacting to a publication which quoted its National Chairman, Senator David Mark, as directing members to conduct state and local government congresses to elect new officials. ADC described the report as …
Leading opposition figures have raised the alarm over what they describe as a creeping slide toward a one-party state in Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using state institutions to intimidate political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement, former Senate President David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Labour …
Key leaders of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) met in Abuja on Thursday as part of renewed efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC, which has been vocal in its criticism of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is intensifying internal consultations to present itself as a credible …
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the court seeking an order to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the David Mark-led leadership of the party. The group urged the court to recognise the leadership structure of its factional acting National Chairman, Nafiu Bala. Bala’s Special Adviser on Strategic …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has dismissed claims by the Senator David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it has attracted more than 10,000 PDP members and taken control of Agatu politics. In a statement issued on Thursday, the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, described the ADC’s assertion …
The leadership battle rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a dramatic turn, with rival factions laying claims to the party’s top positions and the courts now stepping in. The tussle is between former Senate President David Mark, recognised by the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, Dino Melaye, and other chieftains who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the PDP has grown stronger since their departure. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director-General, Emmanuel Agbo, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has vowed that the party under his leadership will not tolerate the imposition of candidates, anti-party activities, or any form of indiscipline. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, Mark assured members of his commitment …
