The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will recognise only the candidates submitted by the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming that the faction has already uploaded candidates for 471 elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, said the commission granted the …
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has hailed Thursday's Federal High Court judgment that affirmed David Mark-led leadership of the party, saying the ruling has strengthened the opposition's resolve ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the declaration after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed …
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, over the leadership dispute in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, fixed a date for judgment after hearing arguments from all parties on Tuesday. During proceedings on Wednesday, …
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 …
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has said that Nigerians are experiencing greater hardship under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government than under any previous administration. Mark made the statement on Monday during the inauguration of the party’s policy and manifesto committee in Abuja. According to him, the worsening poverty …
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 …
