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…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to focus on worsening economic conditions instead of mocking opposition parties. In a statement by Bolaji Abdullahi on Friday, the party said the president’s recent comments reflected a disconnect from the realities facing Nigerians. The ADC said what Nigerians saw was not the confidence of…
Nafiu Bala, former deputy national chairman of the ADC, has described the convention organised by the David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as illegal, insisting that those behind it lack the authority to act on behalf of the party. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Bala said the coalition group responsible…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned that Peter Obi would be “working for” President Bola Tinubu if he exits the party over its presidential ticket. Okonkwo made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. His comments come amid speculation that Obi may consider leaving the…
