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‘You’re not the court’— ADC slams INEC chair, vows to hold congresses

‘You’re not the court’— ADC slams INEC chair, vows to hold congresses

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply rebuked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of overstepping his authority and misinterpreting a court order, while insisting it will go ahead with its planned congresses and national convention. At the centre of the standoff is a Court of…

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ADC set to hold convention despite INEC’s warning

ADC set to hold convention despite INEC’s warning

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to proceed with its congresses and national convention despite warnings from the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party insisted that its activities…

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2027: Oyo succession battle intensifies as political heavyweights reposition amid emerging setbacks

2027: Oyo succession battle intensifies as political heavyweights reposition amid emerging setbacks

By Adeola Badru As the second term of Governor Seyi Makinde steadily draws to a close, political activities across Oyo State have begun to gather considerable momentum, with several influential figures positioning themselves for what is shaping up to be a keenly contested governorship race. At various public fora, Governor Makinde has remained consistent in his position that the…

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Amupitan warns ADC on implications of holding convention without INEC supervision

Amupitan warns ADC on implications of holding convention without INEC supervision

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against proceeding with its planned congresses and national convention without the commission’s supervision. Amupitan issued the warning during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, following the party’s insistence on going ahead with its convention despite INEC’s derecognition of the leadership…

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Thank INEC for timely derecognition of your leaders  —  Keyamo tells ADC

Thank INEC for timely derecognition of your leaders  —  Keyamo tells ADC

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appreciate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its decision to derecognise factions of the party’s leadership. Keyamo made the remarks in a statement posted on X on Friday, following INEC’s action affecting the leadership linked to Senator David Mark. He argued…

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Ekiti 2026: One-man race looms as Oyebanji consolidates power

Ekiti 2026: One-man race looms as Oyebanji consolidates power

By Rotimi Ojomoyela, ADO-EKITI  Barring any last-minute political upset, the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State is fast shaping into a one-horse race, with Governor Biodun Oyebanji consolidating his grip amid a visibly weakened opposition. Read Also: ADC: Uproar greets INEC’s axing of Mark, Aregbesola  Political observers, analysts and stakeholders across the state say emerging indicators point to an election lacking the…

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Utomi alleges plot by INEC, APC to weaken opposition

Utomi alleges plot by INEC, APC to weaken opposition

By Juliet Umeh Political economist and public affairs analyst Pat Utomi, alongside the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), yesterday alleged a coordinated plot involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised the alarm in Lagos while reacting to INEC’s decision…

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ADC Crisis: INEC’s decision an “Ambush,” Nigerians must resist — Afenifere leader

ADC Crisis: INEC’s decision an “Ambush,” Nigerians must resist — Afenifere leader

By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has urged Nigerians to resist what it described as a calculated attempt to sideline opposition parties following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision on the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting to INEC’s refusal to recognise the current executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Afenifere leader, Oladipo Olaitan,…

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