Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his decision to sue Kenneth Okonkwo was partly to create an opportunity for any allegations or information about his character to be publicly scrutinised. Obi spoke with Rufai Useni of Arise Television in a Podcast, while addressing questions about his legal action against Okonkwo,…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced an indemnity affidavit requiring all its candidates to commit to relinquishing their seats if they defect from the party after winning an election. The party said the measure is aimed at strengthening party discipline and demonstrating its commitment to internal democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his administration would be willing to engage in dialogue with individuals or groups genuinely committed to peace, while taking decisive action against those determined to continue criminal activities. Obi spoke during an interview with Rufai Oseni of Arise Television while outlining his approach to…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for Nigeria if required in the course of serving the country. Obi spoke during an exclusive interview with Rufai Oseni, an Arise Television journalist, while discussing insecurity and the abduction of schoolchildren across parts of the…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to halt the enforcement of a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the party and four others. A three-member panel led by Justice Abba Mohammed had granted a stay of execution of the…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from enforcing a Federal High Court judgment directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous ruling delivered on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice Abba Mohammed granted a stay of execution…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other opposition parties, describing the ruling as a threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. In a statement issued on Monday, the party expressed solidarity with the affected political parties and urged Nigerians to…
Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), remains the only presidential candidate in recent Nigerian elections to publicly account for campaign funds and expenditures. Tanko spoke on Arise Television on Tuesday, while responding to allegations surrounding financial accountability in political campaigns. According to…
Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi state, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu has ceded the state to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The governor spoke during a rally organised in Abakaliki to mobilise support for his re-election…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will challenge the Federal High Court judgment ordering its deregistration, insisting that it remains confident in the judiciary despite what it described as a politically motivated ruling. Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, disclosed this during an appearance on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, on…
