Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary was manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, the former SGF alleged that results were announced in some areas where party primaries never took place….
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was structured to favour Atiku Abubakar, adding that Rotimi Amaechi made a mistake by joining the party. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said he foresaw the outcome of the ADC presidential primary and would have advised…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the judiciary against further interference in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an X post shortly after he emerged as the winner of the ADC presidential primary on Wednesday night, Atiku accused the ruling APC-led…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended the collation of its presidential primary election results to allow Muslim members to celebrate Eid al-Kabir. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ikechi Emenike announced the postponement late Tuesday. Emenike said the remaining collation process would resume by 8 p.m. on Wednesday. “We are postponing the…
Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party remains the only political platform in Nigeria not controlled by a single individual. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Abdullahi said the ADC presidential primary has been highly competitive across the country. According to him, party members turned out in…
Rotimi Amaechi, presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says he will accept the outcome of the party’s presidential primary if the process is transparent and credible. Speaking at his ward in Ubima, Ikwerre LGA of Rivers state, after casting his vote in the ADC presidential primary on Monday, the former Rivers governor noted…
Former Rivers governor and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, says he would abolish indigenship and federal character if elected president in 2027. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday after his screening by the party’s presidential aspirant screening committee, Amaechi said Nigerians should be judged by competence rather than ethnic…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says Atiku Abubakar has an “electability problem” despite repeatedly winning presidential primaries. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi said he was ready to face Atiku in a direct primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting to Atiku’s recent remark that he had never lost…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) should conduct a presidential primary if he is not adopted as the party’s consensus candidate. Speaking to journalists after submitting his presidential nomination form at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, Amaechi said he remained the most experienced aspirant in the…
