The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over a fresh request for a $516 million external loan, describing the move as a continuation of what it called reckless borrowing. Tinubu had, in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and read during Thursday’s plenary, sought approval of $516,333,007 foreign loan to support…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by David Mark over the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Mohammed Garba, fixed a date for judgment after hearing arguments from parties in the case on Tuesday. The Mark-led faction of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that only about seven percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment has been released in the 2025 fiscal year. In a statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, the ADC described the development as “indefensible”. The ADC said…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state has urged Nigerians to register for their voter cards and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of upcoming elections. In a post on X on Monday, the former Kano governor thanked supporters for showing interest in the party and called on more citizens to participate in the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports that it is in talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) over a possible political alignment. In a statement on Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, described the claim as false. “Our attention has been drawn to a story that the ADC is in…
Victor Umeh, Senator representing Anambra Central has explained Peter Obi did not ask Rotimi Amaechi to step down for him, describing their meeting as a “noble visit”. Umeh spoke on Prime Time on Arise TV on Monday. He said claims that Obi went to Amaechi to beg him to withdraw from the presidential race are…
Lauretta Onochie, former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has criticised remarks by Femi Gbajabiamila advising Leke Abejide to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and “fight and scatter” the party, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s democratic system. In a post on X, Onochie said the alleged move to destabilise an opposition…
Victor Umeh has warned that presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could undermine the party’s chances in the 2027 election if they fail to agree on a consensus candidate. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise TV on Monday, the Anambra central senator said the current posture of aspirants insisting on running individually could…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the federal government’s plan to reintegrate repentant terrorists into communities, saying it shows a poor grasp of the scale of the security threat facing the country. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, said the move raises serious concerns about the government’s…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he will contest the 2027 presidential election, declining to comment on remarks by Atiku Abubakar that the next poll could be his final attempt at the presidency. Obi spoke in an interview with Symfoni Media, where he confirmed his intention to run but avoided speculation…
