By Ladidi Sabo Nigeria’s long-running debate over selective justice and uneven law enforcement has resurfaced after a senior opposition figure questioned why the federal government has relentlessly pursued separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu while some of the country’s most notorious bandit kingpins remain at large. The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the violent disruption of its lawful party activities in Borno State, affirming that the inauguration of the state’s Transitional Committee and Membership Registration Committees with Mallam Kashim Imam as its chairman, was fully authorised by the party’s National Working Committee. In a statement by its National Publicity […]
Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has said his son, Abba Abubakar, acted independently in deciding to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement shared on X, Atiku said he respects the right of individuals, including his children, to make political choices based on their personal convictions, stressing that he does not impose his […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the general public, party members, and supporters not to fall victim of a series of fraudulent online links, website and social media handles currently being circulated, falsely claiming to be the official ADC membership registration platform. The party said there is no official ADC registration link […]
Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar has said that no aspirant will withdraw from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Abubakar accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to intimidate and weaken the opposition ahead of next […]
Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, has said that Peter Obi will not emerge as either the presidential or vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bwala made the remarks during an interview on The Clarity Zone Podcast, where he argued that the former Anambra State governor lacks […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, warning that the move is unconstitutional and financially harmful to states and local governments. In a statement by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, […]
Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Senator representing Abia South, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement was made in Enugu on Wednesday, shortly after Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, declared his own defection to the party. Speaking while addressing party members […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to travel to Europe at a time when Nigeria is grappling with heightened security tensions, describing the move as “insensitive and alarming.” In a statement titled ‘PBAT’s Lack of Care Scary’ released on Sunday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, condemned the […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the special promotion of his aide-de-camp, Nurudeen Yusuf, from colonel to brigadier-general. The approval was communicated in a letter from the office of the national security adviser to the chief of army staff. The letter, dated December 12, 2025, was signed by Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser. In the […]
The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has refuted what it called false and malicious claims of Obi’s castigation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during an interview purportedly granted by Mr Peter Obi. POMR categorically disclaimed any news suggesting that Mr Obi granted such an interview or made remarks against the Action Democratic Congress (ADC). […]
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after briefly defecting to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai completed his registration and received his ADC membership card at the Ungwan Sarki ward office in Kaduna. He arrived with a large group of supporters, including former aides and […]
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has implored opposition figures, including Peter Obi, to join forces with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to “rescue Nigeria.” Momodu made the call while speaking as the keynote speaker at the closing lecture of a week-long celebration held in Jada, Adamawa […]
Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the federal government of making deals with insurgents and paying abductors to secure the release of kidnap victims. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Abdullahi challenged the government’s narrative regarding recent rescues of abducted persons, particularly in the northern […]
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) card at the Jada 1 Ward of the party’s Jada Local Government Area in Adamawa State. The collection of the ADC card by Atiku followed his formal registration by Sen. Sadiq Yar’Adua, the National Secretary of the ADC Registration […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s withdrawal of police officers from VIPs as political grandstanding that will not yield meaningful results in combating the country’s insecurity. This is as the party said that Nigeria’s security challenge is beyond the police. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the […]
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North and former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has mocked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserting that he lacks the capacity to govern Nigeria. Oshiomhole’s comments came hours after Abubakar formally joined the ADC, sharing a photo of his membership card […]
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He registered and collected his membership card on Monday at Jada Ward 1 in Jada LGA of Adamawa State. Atiku resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, accusing the party of abandoning its founding principles. He described his exit as “heartbreaking”, […]
The Benue State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has demanded accountability from the State ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, led by Governor Hyacinth Alia, insisting that leaders who deny incidents of genocide in the State must apologise. The call was made in Makurdi, the State capital on Friday, by the State Committee Publicity […]
Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Ekiti State, Ambassador Oluwadare Bejide, candidate of the ADC, African Democratic Congress (ADC), has promised to transform the state if elected. He said he has all it takes to place Ekiti State at the forefront in terms of infrastructural and human capital development that will transform into economic […]