The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate release of Nasir El-Rufai or his arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, said the continued detention of the former Kaduna governor raises concerns about respect for the rule of law. Party Raises Concerns Over…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to introduce a temporary cap on petrol prices to prevent further increases in the cost of living. The party said the measure would help protect Nigerians from the effects of rising fuel prices. In the wake of the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, fuel prices…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday warned that the Federal Government’s announcement of ambassadorial postings could expose Nigeria to diplomatic embarrassment abroad and weaken the country’s standing in international diplomacy. The opposition party said announcing the postings before getting the consent of host countries breaks established diplomatic protocol and raises fresh concerns about how…
Embattled former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has told the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that his investigation is “politically motivated”. The ICPC is currently probing the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure as governor of Kaduna state between 2015 and 2023….
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing the party of hypocrisy over its demand for electronic transmission of election results. Shettima spoke on Wednesday in Abuja. He addressed an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent at the State House. The vice-president mocked the party’s online membership registration. He…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing some of its supporters of spreading propaganda to defend the government. Momodu spoke on Wednesday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television. He said some defenders of…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has accused opposition parties of spreading disinformation about the newly amended Electoral Act (2026). His reaction followed a press conference in Abuja by leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). At the briefing, they asked the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to clarify reports alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid over N10 billion in ransom to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that Nigeria must not descend into political violence. Hoodlums attacked Obi, Oyegun, and other ADC stalwarts at Oyegun’s residence in Benin City, Edo state, on Tuesday. In a statement reacting to the…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and former Edo governor John Odigie-Oyegun escaped an assassination attempt on Tuesday after gunmen attacked Odigie-Oyegun’s residence in Benin City, Edo state. The attack occurred shortly after Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) attended the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the…
