Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). His defection was formally announced in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, May 5, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Umeh said the decision followed wide consultations with his family, …
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 …
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 …
As the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) deadline for political parties to submit candidate lists for the 2027 general elections draws closer, a coalition of women’s groups has stepped up pressure on the National Assembly, staging a protest in Abuja and demanding the swift passage of the special seats bill. The protesters stormed the National …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a judgement delivered on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the four-year tenure of the party’s state working committees and state …
A former senator who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate, Kabir Marafa, has officially defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, former Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, said Marafa moved to the party alongside a large number of his supporters, describing the development as a significant boost to the …
Accord has distanced itself from a reported coalition of opposition parties seeking to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The party said it did not take part in the national summit of the All Opposition Political Party Leaders held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday. At the meeting, opposition groups, including …
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, …
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, says he was pushed out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife. Amaechi made the claim on Friday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television. The former minister of transportation, now a member of the African Democratic …
