By ALO 360 Editorial Board On Sunday, May 24, while members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark prepared for the party’s nationwide presidential primaries, news broke that another faction loyal to Dumebi Kachikwu had held a separate convention in Abuja. At the convention, the faction dissolved the party’s national working committee…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the judgment of the Federal High Court nullifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s May 30 deadline for party primaries has vindicated the party’s earlier objections to the electoral guidelines. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, the ADC…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Nigerian politicians now treat zoning as the main qualification for winning presidential elections instead of focusing on governance issues affecting citizens. Momodu spoke during an interview on ARISE News’ Prime Time programme on Tuesday. According to him, political actors…
Aisha Yesufu, activist and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from the African Democratic Party (ADC) and declared her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat. In a post on X on Wednesday, Yesufu said her decision followed her support for Peter…
Adefolaseye Adebayo, south-west coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso movement, says membership of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) surged to 10 million within 24 hours after Peter Obi joined the party. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday night, Adebayo said Obi’s entry into the party triggered a wave of registrations across the country. “Just…
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…
