The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that its derecognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is part of a broader effort to prevent the party from participating in the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the commission’s recent actions — including its refusal to accept correspondence…
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could stop it from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections, warning that the Commission’s refusal to accept its correspondence may effectively shut it out of the ballot. The ADC says that by declining to receive its communications, the Commission is making…
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA The Media Office of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and a leading contender for 2027, says there is a coordinated plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop him from getting on the ballot for the January 2027 poll. The claim, if proven, casts fresh scrutiny on the independence of…
Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over renewed attacks across parts of the country, recalling the President’s recent assurance that the violence in Jos would not recur. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Obi said the resurgence of killings within days of the President’s promise highlights a failure of leadership and responsibility. Quoting Tinubu’s earlier remark,…
By Dapo Akinrefon GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, expressed concern over the future of democracy, warning that Nigeria is devolving into a one-party state. Read Also:‘Investigate threats against Seun Okinbaloye, other journalists’, NGE, SERAP tell Tinubu Makinde, in a newsletter titled ‘The business of governance’, noted that those opposed to Nigeria devolving into a one-party state are being…
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has downplayed the weight and influence of coalition within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing its leading figures as politically ineffective despite their individual profiles. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Morka said the ruling party had no reason to feel threatened by the opposition alliance, insisting…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that Senator David Mark stepped aside as the party’s national chairman to allow former chairman Ralph Nwosu take over leadership ahead of its national convention. The party’s reaction followed an online publication suggesting that Mark relinquished his position amid internal disputes and mounting pressure over the party’s structure, particularly after…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has engaged a Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., to boost his “reputational standing” in the United States. Documents filed with the US Department of Justice show that the agreement was signed on March 9 and 10, 2026, by the firm’s managing partner, Karl Von Batten, and Nigerian politician Fabiyi Oladimeji. According to the filing,…
By Charles Kumolu Senator Remi Okunrinboye, a prominent supporter of President Bola Tinubu, in this interview, says the President possesses the right vision and determination to turn around Nigeria’s fortunes despite current economic and security challenges. He defends the Tinubu administration’s reforms, saying the discomfort being experienced is short-term and necessary for long-term progress. Why do you continue to support President…
•Inside opposition party’s race for survival By Luminous Jannamike At first glance, it looks like another political fight. Then you step inside the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre Abuja, and the air tells a different story. The hall is packed; not just full, but crowded, alive, shifting. Supporters stand shoulder to shoulder. Aides move quickly between clusters. Conversations overlap, rise, break, and…
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