In a surprising development during the Kano State House of Assembly by-elections held on Saturday, three major opposition parties: the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), were conspicuously missing from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ballot papers. The by-elections were organized to fill two […]
Usman Austin, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to formally charge former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in court or release him immediately. In a statement released on Saturday, Austin voiced deep concern over the continued detention of El-Rufai and […]
As Ramadan begins today, the Kaduna State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Muslims to pray for national unity and progress. The party leadership extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah as the Holy Month began. The party emphasized that the sacred period is a time of increased spiritual devotion, compassion, and […]
A suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties will come up for hearing on February 16, 2026, at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. The case was filed in December 2025 by the National Forum of Former Legislators, which is urging the court to dissolve the affected […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely release of the 2027 election timetable, while simultaneously challenging the electoral body to prove its commitment to technological integrity. In a statement released on his official X (formerly Twitter) page, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing the incident as a troubling sign of rising political intimidation and a threat to Nigeria’s democratic norms. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, warned that […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stinging condemnation of the Nigerian Senate following its decision to reject key amendments to the Electoral Act, particularly the provision that sought to make the electronic transmission of election results mandatory. In a statement released on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday conducted a hitch-free Local Government primary election across Ebonyi State. The Party affirmed its readiness to take over power in the forthcoming Local Government elections in the State. The State Chairman of ADC, Dr. Jennifer Adibe-Nwafor said the primaries recorded massive turnout, with party members showing high enthusiasm […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the APC-dominated Senate of adopting delayed tactics in passing the Electoral Bill 2025. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party highlights various amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, that carry serious eligibility and compliance risk for political parties if not […]
Bolaji Abdullahi, the former Minister of Sports and current National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has offered a new perspective on the origin of the conflict between former Senate President Bukola Saraki and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. In his new book, The Loyalist, Abdullahi disputes the common belief that their fallout began in […]
African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the FCT area council elections scheduled for Feb. 21 due to Ramadan. This is contained in a letter to INEC dated Jan. 22 and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Sen. David Mark and National Secretary, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, […]
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned supporters of presidential aspirants to stop preaching division and exceptionality, ahead of its June primaries. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, gave the warning while speaking on a live audio conversation on X (formerly Twitter) on the state of the nation and polity, on Saturday in […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned what it called the failed cover-up attempt by the Kaduna State Government and the Nigeria Police Force of the mass abduction of Nigerians gathered for worship in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area. The party described the attempt as part of the APC government’s preoccupation with hiding the […]
Veteran journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Momodu formally declared his membership in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Thursday. During the event, the former presidential aspirant clarified his political trajectory, emphatically […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Tuesday, stated that it was open for the registration of new members ahead of the 2027 general elections in the State. Speaking during an extraordinary and critical stakeholders meeting held at the residence of former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr.Sam Egwu in Umuebe, Ezzamgbo, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration over its approval of a $9 million lobbying contract in the United States, accusing the government of prioritising image laundering abroad over addressing Nigeria’s worsening security and economic crises. The party’s condemnation follows recent disclosures on the controversial lobbying deal, which has […]
By SHEDDY OZOENE In a move that sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi’s defection, announced at a gathering at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu on December 31, 2025, brought the […]
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has officially announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Anambra State Governor made the declaration on Wednesday during a New Year address at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu. Obi described the move as a strategic […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to make a swift decision on whether he intends to join the party’s emerging coalition. Obi had recently expressed concerns that the coalition was faltering, particularly over its inability to agree on zoning and rotation of key offices. He, […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to allocate at least 50 per cent of elective and appointive positions to youth and women, describing them as the backbone of Nigeria’s future. Rauf Aregbesola, the party’s national secretary, made the commitment in Lagos during the formal reception of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour […]