Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He cited internal crises and divisions within the party as his reason for his latest move. The formaer Anambra governor announced this in a post on his official X page on Sunday. Obi said his…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has confirmed ongoing talks with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing what he described as the “precarious position” of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a post on his X page on Saturday night, Kwankwaso said no final decision has been taken on his political future despite growing…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, and Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), are set to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), according to an insider. Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, told TheCable on Friday night that Kwankwaso’s planned defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he has refrained from responding to attacks from supporters of Peter Obi to preserve unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking to party supporters in Lagos on Friday, Amaechi said his camp has deliberately avoided engaging in verbal exchanges with other aspirants in the party. “Obi’s people…
Oladimeji Fabiyi, an aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has accused Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, of being unwilling to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Fabiyi said Obi is yet to make a clear commitment to…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is the most experienced among those seeking the presidency. Amaechi spoke on Friday while addressing members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos. “I seem to be the most experienced politician amongst those contesting,” he said. The former Rivers governor cited his time in public office…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its party leaders portal to reflect David Mark and Rauph Aregbesola as the national chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest development follows the Supreme Court’s judgment on Friday, which vacated the Appeal Court’s earlier ruling ordering INEC to maintain the status quo…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the recent crisis in the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) following speculation about a possible opposition coalition. In a post on X on Tuesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the ADC, alleged that the development reflects a broader pattern of interference in opposition…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos state, has said he is not concerned about the possible emergence of Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. Speaking on Saturday in Ibadan during the opposition summit, Rhodes-Vivour said Hamzat’s long…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) plans to disrupt an opposition summit scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo state. In a post on X on Saturday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the ADC, said the party uncovered moves to frustrate the gathering. “We have uncovered plans by the…
