The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting under pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in its decision to discontinue recognition of the David Mark-led national working committee (NWC). INEC had on Tuesday announced that it would stop recognising the Mark-led leadership of the party following…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has discontinued the recognition of the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following ongoing court cases. In a statement on Wednesday, Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee, said the commission took the decision in compliance with a court of…
Alwan Hassan, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kano, has warned that the party risks losing a major electoral stronghold if it fails to secure the state in the 2027 general election. Hassan spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television. His comments come a day after Rabiu Kwankwaso joined the African Democratic…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to destabilise the party following the defection of Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano state, formally joined the ADC on Monday, a move which observers say will change opposition politics ahead of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is considering adopting a consensus method to select its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, disclosed this on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television. He said the party is weighing two options — consensus and direct primaries — since…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a growing coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. The Kwankwasiyya Movement announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson of the movement, said Kwankwaso has concluded plans to join the ADC….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the £746 million port rehabilitation agreement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, saying the deal favours Britain over Nigeria. The party made this known in a statement on Sunday by Bolaji Abdullahi, its national publicity secretary. According to the ADC, the deal, which was signed during President Bola…
By ALO360 editorial board Twenty-four hours, as they say, is a long time in politics. The pendulum can swing quickly. As the 2027 general election draws closer, political gladiators are regrouping. They are forming alliances to advance and consolidate their interests. The opposition — PDP, LP, NNPP, and ADC — is in disarray. Yet, a…
Nigeria has risen to the fourth position on the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), following a sharp increase in terrorist activities and fatalities in 2025. The latest report shows that Nigeria moved up two places on the index. It now ranks behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Mali, Syria, and Somalia ranked below Nigeria among the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate release of Nasir El-Rufai or his arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, said the continued detention of the former Kaduna governor raises concerns about respect for the rule of law. Party Raises Concerns Over…
