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The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi once threatened to leave the opposition coalition over concerns that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi was receiving preferential treatment. Abdullahi disclosed this during an interview with Symfoni TV on Thursday amid growing …

A fresh twist has emerged in the legal dispute involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opposed attempts seeking the party’s deregistration. Court documents obtained indicate that INEC filed a strong objection, arguing that the application lacks legal backing and fails to meet constitutional requirements for deregistering a …

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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken a frontline role in the political campaign for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Davido was named Chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Council, a platform set up to mobilise young voters in support of Adeleke’s re-election. Governor Adeleke said …

Davido Leads Youth Campaign for Adeleke’s Re-election Bid

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he has not endorsed any candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State, insisting that such a decision would be taken collectively by political stakeholders. Wike spoke during his monthly media parley in Abuja, where he also dismissed claims that Governor Siminalayi …

Wike Boasts of Political Strength in Rivers As Allies Rule Out Backing Fubara’s Second-term Bid

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) declaring the party as “dead” following the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark during plenary while reading Abaribe’s defection letter, drawing laughter from fellow lawmakers. “I think ADC is dead,” he said. Abaribe Cites Internal Crisis …

Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria's 2023 election, has responded to critics following his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Sunday, Obi responded to those suggesting he is desperate to become president, emphasising that his political moves are principle-driven and not motivated by …

I’m not Desperate to be President, Obi Fires Back at Critics after ADC Exit

A member of the House of Representatives, Isah Ambarura, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ambarura, who represents Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, currently serves as deputy chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business. Also during plenary on Wednesday, Jakduwa Kaikuku, the lawmaker …

Amid an internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has stepped up efforts to attract influential politicians, including former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, who on Monday received party leaders at his Abuja residence. Among those in attendance was the party’s National Vice-Chairman (North-West), Mohammed Bakin, alongside other senior …

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