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Jul

28

2026

A’Court Voids ADC Deregistration, Sets Aside Federal High Court Judgment, Fines Plaintiff

POLITICS#AccordParty, #ADC, #AfricanDemocraticCongress, #AppealCourt, #FederalHighCourt, #Judiciary, #LegalVictory, #PoliticalParties

Appeal Court Voids ADC Deregistration, Sets Aside Federal High Court Judgment, Fines Plaintiffs In a major legal victory for opposition political parties in Nigeria, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court ruled that the suit was wrongly filed, declaring that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to institute the action, thereby restoring the affected parties' legal status. A dramatic twist has emerged in Nigeria's political landscape as the Court of Appeal overturned the controversial…

Jul

26

2026

By Famous Reporters

Babachir Lawal Predicts Atiku’s Defeat, Gives Peter Obi–Kwankwaso Ticket 70% Chance in 2027

POLITICS#2027election, #ADC, #AtikuAbubakar, #BabachirLawal, #BolaTinubu, #PeterObi, #PFIPC, #RabiuKwankwaso

Babachir Lawal Predicts Atiku’s Defeat, Gives Peter Obi–Kwankwaso Ticket 70% Chance in 2027 A fresh political prediction by former SGF Babachir Lawal has ignited debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as he openly declares that Atiku Abubakar will lose while giving a Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance the strongest chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu. With political realignments gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 general election, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has made a bold prediction about the race for Nigeria's highest office. Lawal declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku…

Jul

13

2026

By Famous Reporters

ADC Crisis Deepens as Aspirants Petition INEC Over Candidate Substitution

POLITICS#2027Elections, #ADC, #ADCPrimaries, #AfricanDemocraticCongress, #CandidateSubstitution, #INEC, #InternalDemocracy, #SenatorDavidMark

ADC Crisis Deepens as Aspirants Petition INEC Over Candidate Substitution A fresh political storm is brewing inside the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as aggrieved aspirants from six states accuse party leaders of replacing candidates allegedly cleared by the party's Appeal Committee. With petitions now before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the dispute threatens to test the credibility of the ADC's internal democracy ahead of the elections. Why are ADC aspirants petitioning INEC?Aggrieved African Democratic Congress (ADC) aspirants from Nasarawa, Kogi, Cross River, Anambra, Oyo and Lagos states have petitioned INEC, alleging that candidates affirmed by the party's National Working…

May

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Peter Obi Leaves ADC, Cites Crisis, Nigeria’s Worsening Situation

POLITICS#ADC, #DemocracyNigeria, #LabourPartyCrisisNigeria, #NDC, #NigeriaDecides, #NigeriaPoliticalCrisis, #PeterObi, #WhyPeterObiLeftADC

Peter Obi Leaves ADC, Cites Crisis, Nigeria’s Worsening Situation "Nigeria’s political landscape has shifted once again as former presidential candidate Peter Obi announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing deep internal crises and the country’s worsening socio-economic conditions. His decision, described as a product of “deep reflection,” signals a significant moment in Nigeria’s evolving opposition politics." "Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has left the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises and Nigeria’s worsening economic and security situation. He said the decision followed “deep reflection” and reaffirmed his commitment to national progress despite exiting the party." Former…

May

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

“Political Nomad Again?” Onanuga Blasts Peter Obi Over ADC Exit as 2027 Battle Heats Up

POLITICS#2027Elections, #ADC, #Governance, #LabourParty, #Onanuga, #PeterObi, #PoliticalNews, #Tinubu

“Political Nomad Again?” Onanuga Blasts Peter Obi Over ADC Exit as 2027 Battle Heats Up "Nigeria’s political landscape erupted on Sunday. This is after a fiery exchange between presidential aide Bayo Onanuga and former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, triggering fresh debate ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi’s sudden exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not only raised eyebrows but also drawn sharp criticism, with Onanuga branding him a “political nomad” in remarks that are already dominating national discourse." "Peter Obi’s exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sparked controversy, with presidential aide Bayo Onanuga criticising the…

Sep

07

2025

By Famous Reporters

El-Rufai reacts to police invitation over alleged conspiracy, public disturbance

NATIONAL NEWS#ADC, #ADCCoalition, #NasirEl-Rufai, #PoliceinvitesEl-Rufai

El-Rufai reacts to police invitation over alleged conspiracy, public disturbance Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted sharply after the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) directed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman in Kaduna State to produce him and six other party members at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on September 8. El-Rufai condemned vehemently the statement of the police describing it as an embrace of lawlessness. Earlier, the police had issued the order following allegations that El-Rufai and the others were involved in inciting the public. In a letter dated September 4 and addressed to the…

Aug

26

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Atiku declares 2027 presidential bid

POLITICS#2027PresidentialElection, #ADC, #ADCCoalition, #AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #Atikudeclares2027presidentialbid, #Restructuring

JUST IN: Atiku declares 2027 presidential bid Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed that he will contest the 2027 presidential election and has vowed to ‘reconstruct traumatised homeland’. Atiku’s declaration was disclosed on Sunday, August 24, 2025, by his former media aide, Tunde Olusunle, who worked with him during the 2023 general elections. The statement followed remarks by Ola Olateju, a professor at Achievers University, who asserted that Atiku was more focused on national development than on seeking office. In a sharp rebuff, Atiku debunked Olateju’s remarks, stating emphatically that the latter did not have his permission whatsoever to speak…

Aug

21

2025

By Famous Reporters

Stop fabricating statements in my name — it hurts our party El-Rufai rebuts ADC Vanguard’s claims

POLITICS#ADC, #ADCCoalition, #ADCVanguard, #NasirEl-Rufai

El Stop fabricating statements in my name — it hurts our party El-Rufai rebuts ADC Vanguard's claims The former governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai has sternly warned the ADC Vanguard, a support group that claims affiliation with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to desist from fabricating statements and attributing them to him. Speaking in a post on his X page today, Thursday, el-Rufai said he would not hesitate to repudiate remarks erroneously attributed to him. In his post, he wrote:“Dear ADC Vanguard, please stop fabricating statements and attributing them to me. I have my own social media accounts where I…

Aug

20

2025

By Famous Reporters

Amaechi’s and ambition, ‘dead on arrival’- Wike

NATIONAL NEWS#ADC, #ADCCoalition, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #NyesomWike, #RotimiAmeachi

Amaechi's and ambition, 'dead on arrival'- Wike Nyesom Wike, Minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says Rotimi Amaechi is cocksure that his presidential ambition is like 'a bucket of water off a duck's back'. Describing Amaechi's presidential bid as “dead on arrival”, Wike, in a cajoling manner, insisted that the former Rivers knew that "he won't get ADC's ticket." It will be recalled that Amaechi who was a former minister of transportation had on August 9, boasted about his envisaged victory over the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential 2027 elections if he clinches the African Democratic…

Jul

30

2025

By Famous Reporters

David Mark speaks on imposition of candidates, anti-party activities in ADC

POLITICS#ADC, #Anti-PartyActivitiesInLabourparty, #DavidMark, #Impositionofcandidatesinadc

David Mark speaks on imposition of candidates, anti-party activities in ADC The interim national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),David Mark, says under his leadership the party will not put up with the imposition of candidates, anti-party activities, or any form of indiscipline. Speaking during the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, Mark pledged to lead the ADC with integrity, transparency, courage, and vision. The former senate president commended the immediate past national chairman of the party, Ralph Nwosu and his team for their role in building the party and for stepping down in the nation’s…